William Dargie, Group of VADs (1942, oil on canvas, 115.9 x 100.4 x 8 cm, AWM ART22349)
Three of John and Clarissa's four children served during the Second World War. Joan, depicted here on the far right, served in the Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) and the Australian Army Medical Women's Service. Alan served in the Second AIF, and Ian served in the Royal Australian Air Force. Ian never returned home: he was killed during a flying battle in Italy in 1943. His name is listed on the Memorial's Roll of Honour.
Source
AWM ART22349
Place made
Melbourne, Australia
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain