Object numberM2012/009:027
DescriptionThis is a letter from Mark Eskenazi in Cairo to Abe Weingott date 30 March 1917. In the letter he refers to one Abe wrote him and is concerned that he did not mention receipt of a special parcel which he sent. He also mentions a letter Abe’s mother sent his family which they appreciated an would like him to thank her for it. He also asks him to tell Mr Buttel, if he sees him, that he is very unlucky to have two parcels sunk in transit and he has followed through with instructions he gave for sending his mother his vest pocket camera. The letter finishes with greeting from many people.
Abraham served in WWI, first in the artillery and then in the Employment Coy eventually rising to the rank of Sergeant. This photo was likely taken just after he enlisted. Abe enlisted on 24 August 1914 and embarked from Australia on 18 October 1914. He arrived in Egypt for training and from there was sent to Gallipoli. He then served in France. He was wounded in action, a gunshot wound to his left leg on 23 October 1917 in Belgium and was sent to England to recuperate. He re-joined his unit on 29 January 1918 but in March was sent to the hospital sick. According to records Abe developed deafness. On 2 May Abe was transferred to the Employment Company where he served until he returned to Australia on 24 September 1918.
Abraham served in WWI, first in the artillery and then in the Employment Coy eventually rising to the rank of Sergeant. This photo was likely taken just after he enlisted. Abe enlisted on 24 August 1914 and embarked from Australia on 18 October 1914. He arrived in Egypt for training and from there was sent to Gallipoli. He then served in France. He was wounded in action, a gunshot wound to his left leg on 23 October 1917 in Belgium and was sent to England to recuperate. He re-joined his unit on 29 January 1918 but in March was sent to the hospital sick. According to records Abe developed deafness. On 2 May Abe was transferred to the Employment Company where he served until he returned to Australia on 24 September 1918.
Production placeCairo, Egypt
Production date 1917-03-30
SubjectAustralian Jewish history, soldiers
Object nameletters
Materialpaper
Dimensions
- width: 205.00 mm
height: 250.00 mm
Language
- English
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Paul Weingott