Ithacan Naki Raftopoulos (centre) served in the Civilian Military Forces during WW 2 and is pictured with Arthur Pantatzis (left) and Theo Spirakos (Spirason). A number of Ithacan Greek men and Australian born men of Ithacan descent served in the Australian defence forces during World War 2. Some saw active service whilst those who had not become naturalised were recruited into the Civilian Military Forces as 'Allied Aliens' and served the war effort on the home front.A black and white head and shoulders photograph of three men in Australian army uniform, wearing peaked caps. army

Ill, p.109.On 19th February 1942, Australia came under air attack for the first time when Japanese forces mounted two air raids on Darwin. On that day, 242 Japanese aircraft attacked Darwin in an attempt to prevent the Allies from using it as a base. 235 people were killed in the two raids, and more than 400 were wounded, 30 aircraft were destroyed, nine ships were sunk in Darwin harbour and two outside, and many civil and military facilities in Darwin were damaged. This book provides a visual record of that time through photographs, some depicting the devastation of war brought to Northern Australia, while others capture how life was for so many during this time.world war 1939-1945 - darwin - history, darwin - bombimg - 1942

Ill, p.159.non-fictionThe battle at the gates of Moscow in 1941 resulting in a German defeatworld war 1939-1945 - campaigns - russia, battle for moscow

Black and white photograph from Allan Studios which according to Scott's history includes AIF, RAAF, USAF trainees with Principal Strang and other staff 1944 (Scott p.55)collingwood technical school, defence forces training scheme, students, nmit

Ill, p.200.non-fictionAnecdotal stories of life and action of the Volunteer defence corpsaustralian army - anecdotes, civilian soldiers - australia

Gold coloured Medal with Eagle standing on a feathyer with wings at it's side Attached to a red ribbon with white, blue and yellow stripes. Bar ribbon in same colours x two. One in material and the other in metal. Enclosed in blue case Reverse of Medal Shield and laurel leavesBlue hard case "United States of Americamedal, united states of america