WWII British Army POW A.N TUCKER Japan Hiroshima Singapore Hong Kong China RARE

Description: WWII British Army POW A.N TUCKER Japan POW Camps Singapore Hong Kong China RARESKU: C6217 NOT EVERYTHING PICTURED - BUT ALL INCLUDED!An incredible very personal Prisoner of War Grouping to A.N Tucker. Tucker was serving in the British Army Royal Army Service Corps in Singapore and Hong Kong, China. Tucker was captured, and the records show he was liberated at Hiroshima in late 1945. He is on the POW Roll at: Tamano Branch Camp (Hiroshima # 3-B) Honshu 34 27.2448 N 133 54.8450 E Mitsui Mining Co. 06/01/45 http://www.mansell.com/pow_resources/camplists/hiroshima/hiro_3_tomano/hir-03b_british.html The Red Cross correspondence confirmed he was alive and well, although this makes interesting reading as there are many nuances for Tuckers family in finding their son. Some of the items include: Diary / Memories / Art - some of which has been already transcribed, this archive detailing the life of AN Tucker during his capture is nothing short of one of the most unique POW Groupings offered. His diary shows deep intellect mixed with optimism of getting home, and concerns his feelings and thoughts on his experience as a a POW. Poem Book - Many nice Poems inside. Hand drawn portrait - Hong Kong, Jan 15th 1943 War Department Hong Kong Issued British Army ID Booklet - Issued to 134380 - A.N Tucker - Private - R.A.S.C - Ultra Rare Photographic British Army ID. Stamped and numbers matching Assorted Telegrams - Red Cross, Royal Canadian Legion Red Cross Correspondence - His POW Japanese Issued Cap - , delicate condition but displays well - ncredibly rare item. Marked 1939 Broad Arrow British Army Issue Mess Kit - POW Art - From Hong Kong & Mount Fuji Japan - incredibly rare - With AN Tucker and the Royal Army Service Corps Cap Badge neatly detailed on the back of the mess kit. There are many more items in this grouping please see the photographs. Final Comments Incredible grouping to a Prisoner of War, the Red Cross input makes this extra interesting as well as the types of items Tucker kept. Worth further research, this should be in a historical archive or museum. A great grouping, and really not easy to find such groupings anymore. A Nice Candidate for any Archive, Museum, or Display - Recent Estate Collection Acquisition & Presented as Acquired, Exceptionally Rare - Warrants Further Research Check back often - we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria.Guaranteed Authentic PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE BUYING - If you purchase multiple items please wait for a combined invoice before paying.- Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed - further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask.- Payment is due within 3 business days after the close of the auction- New Ebayers (10 or less feedback) must contact me prior to bidding; otherwise bids will be cancelled.- I describe all items to the best of my ability - please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing.- If for any reason you do not feel you can leave perfect positive feedback please immediately contact me so that I may have the opportunity to resolve the matter.- Mistakes very rarely occur - however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected.- International Buyers are Welcome! Please contact me if you have any question regarding shipping costs.- All packages are shipped USPS based on the dimensions, weight, & service - there is a $1.00 handling fee added to all packages to cover packing materials.- I generally ship within the stated handling time but this may not always be possible; if for some reason your package is going to be delayed I will immediately inform you and give you a full refund on shipping.

Price: 4197 USD

Location: Avon, Colorado

End Time: 2024-10-19T17:16:14.000Z

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