Photograph, WW2 Australian Defence Forces - Allied Aliens, c 1939 - 1945

Historical information

Stathi Raftopoulos, pictured third from the left , served in the Civilian Military Forces during WW2.

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 four men in army uniform standing against a large piece of machinery.

Subjects

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