ABC News – Australia
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How young boys helped Australians wage guerilla war against Japan in Timor
Gracia Afonso discovered her grandfather's secret wartime contributions as a child in Timor-Leste, helping Australian soldiers during World War II. Joaquim da Silva Ku, known as Akiu, was just nine when Japanese forces attacked him for aiding the Australians. His story reflects the significant yet often overlooked role of Timorese youth in resisting Japanese occupation.
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