Historical information
The photograph was taken when Stathi Raftopoulos was seserved with the Civilian Military Forces during World War 2.
Significance
Young Greek and Australian-Greek men joined the Australian Defence Forces during World War 2 and served in various capacities. Ithacans who were unnaturalised were recruited into the Civilian Military Forces as 'Allied Aliens' and served the war effort on the home front. Naturalised Ithacans saw active service.
Physical description
A black and white photograph of fifteen men wearing army style clothing and light coloured berets sitting around and relaxing.
