COFFEY John VX27707 HQ Coy [F Force]

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Written By 2/29 Battalion

This small trophy was awarded to Pte John (Jack) Coffey HQ Coy. 2/29th Battalion on a sports day held in Changi Prison whilst he was a P.O.W. in 1942.

Research reveals that the trophy would have been made and engraved by Dutch P.O.W.s who were jewellers.

The trophy is only 50 mm tall.

2/29 Battalion
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