Object numberM2012/009:028
DescriptionThis is a letter from the headquarters of the Australian Imperial Force to Annie Weingott in response to her inquiry about her son’s health. They had him examined by a medical officer and they found that he was “an intelligent though nervous boy; that his general health is excellent, and hearing is at present quite good.” Annie was particularly concerned about his hearing and the letter does say that he does complain about ringing when he is around the guns. No further treatment was given in addition to that which he received from civilian doctors. The letter goes on to say that he is with the Employment Company which is comparatively light duty and away from the front. He comforts her by saying that all necessary medical treatment is available to him.
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 date 1918-07-17
Object nameofficial correspondence
Materialpaper
Dimensions
- width: 180.00 mm
height: 240.00 mm
Language
- English
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Paul Weingott