Historical information

Very historical significance. Robert was part of a group of 500 Servicemen captured as P.O.Ws.at Padang Sumatra.

The POWs were accommodated in 6 long barracks buildings that ran side by side. They were behind an 8 foot high wall containing a
parade ground, sports ground, Japanese Officers and guards quarters.

The POWs were put to work on the infamous Sumatra Railway.

Part of that group were:

Richard Winston Annear WX13468.
Alfred John Burgess WX15756.
Clifford Dudley Squance WX16885.
Arthur Melville Magill WX16886.
Harold Mervyn Smith WX17448.
Robin Roy Semple WX7532.
Edward Mason Hopson WX9241.
Cecil George Quinn WX9285.

Physical description

Large grey framed photographs with shoulder patches, service stripes and Service Medals.

Photographs are of Robert Frederick Nelson VX8212 2/29th A.I.F and Betty Emily Louise Collins A.C.W 110082 W.A.A.F.

Service Medals for Robert are The Pacific Star, 1939 - 45 Star, 1939 - 1945 War Medal and 1939 - 1945 Service Medal.

Service Medals for Betty are 1939 - 1945 War Medal and 1939 - 1945 Service Medal.

Inscriptions & markings

Engraved metal nameplates with names and Service numbers at top and bottom.