Historical information
Alfred Maskell No VX25221 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 25.6.40 aged 19 years. Posted to 4th Anti Tank Regt with the rank of Gunner he was taken POW at the fall of Singapore. He was held in Changi Gaol then went to work on the Thai-Burma Railway 1942-43 followed by Prison ship to Japan where he worked on the Docks until Wars end. He was discharged from the AIF on 12.12.45.
Physical description
Medals, court mounted, set of (6) re A Maskell.
1. 1939-45 Star.
2. Pacific Star.
3. Defence Medal.
4. War Medal 1939-45.
5. Australian Service Medal.
6. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW PACIFIC".
Inscriptions & markings
"VX25221 A.R Maskell"
