Part of the Bennetts collection. See Cat No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts."Paperback book with card cover. Front cover features a black and white photograph of a WW2 servicewoman in uniform. Above the portrait is a colour photograph of a WW2 group of medals. Book title in white type on a black background. Back cover features a summary in white type on a black background. The book contains 206 pages with cut edges and text in black type. Four sections of black and white photographs with captions.Handwritten on title page in blue ink "Christmas 1989 From Graham".alva bennetts, nancy wake, book, the white mouse, ww2

Australian born Nancy Wake AC, GM, was the most decorated servicewoman of the Second World War. She was nicknamed the 'White Mouse' for her ability to consistently evade and outmanoeuvre the Gestapo as a secret agent for British forces. Brown timber frame containing caricature of female in uniform wearing a beretMedals and Decorations: France: U.S.A War Hero - Australia's most decorated woman Great Britain - George Medal/1939-45 Star Legion de Honneur Freedom Medal France & Germany Star Croix de Guerre Defence Medal/Victory Medal Medal de Resistancenancy wake, ww2, white mouse, australian servicewoman

Large hardcover book with a black cover. The title and the author's name are printed in large white letters on the spine and on the front cover. The title on the cover is printed in large text across four rows in the centre of the space, the first line reads THE ART OF, then the word SACRIFICE is broken into three sections with three letters of the word on each line, the first letter i in sacrifice has been replaced with a crucifix. On the right edge of the cover is a painted partial image of a person's head and shoulders wearing a military hat.non-fiction Haunting and poignant, this collection of portraits from renowned Melbourne artist, George Petrou portrays a spirit like no other — the Anzac spirit. Australians from all walks of life have served our great nation with gallantry and sacrifice — ordinary people who displayed mateship, resilience and devotion to duty. The Art of Sacrifice captures the spirit of service in a fitting tribute to all Anzacs of every generation. Using images of the past and the stories of today, the artist travels Australia and overseas to connect the past and the present in a unique, powerful and evocative collection of outstanding portraits. The Art of Sacrifice is a stunning contribution to the understanding and commemoration of all those who have served our great country. -- Publisher. art and war, soldiers in art, australian and new zealand army corps, great britain army, grace wilson, nancy wake

This vehicle is a Chevrolet but was fitted out as an ambulance at Fisherman's Bend, near Melbourne, Victoria by General Motors Holden. It was used by the Royal Australian Air Force during the Second World War. Purchased by Metropolitan Ambulance Service in 1989 from a Military Museum. This vehicle appeared in the filming of the movie "The White Mouse" (the story of Nancy Wake, French Resistance worker in the second World War). It also appeared in the film "Blonde" (the life of Marilyn Monroe). Four-wheeled vehicle used as ambulance. Body painted grey and cream, chrome radiator and bumpers.Vehicle registration number 15170-Hchevrolet, general motors holden, fisherman's bend, ambulance, motor vehicle, raaf (royal australian air force), second world war