An interesting World War II Japanese prisoner of war collection relating to 1629497 Gunner Thomas

An interesting World War II Japanese prisoner of war collection relating to 1629497 Gunner Thomas Mourne of the 13th Battalion 5th Search Light Regiment who were stationed at Singapore, Gunner Mourne was taken prisoner by the Japanese in February 1942 and spent time in various camps including Thai Camp No.4, Thailand. This lot comprises two letters sent to Gunner Mourne whilst in prison, three Imperial Japanese army postcards informing Mrs Mourne of the health of her husband, various letters and hospital reports relating to Gunner Mourne`s condition after being a prisoner of war, his soldiers service book, newspaper articles, photographs of Gunner Mourne in the army etc, also in this lot is a late 19th century single edged knife stamped Acier Superieur Garant with two anchors, length of blade 14cm, with steel quillon, simulated ivory grip with brass pommel, complete with part leather and brass scabbard (af) (illustrated)