Object numberM2012/009:030
DescriptionThis is a postcard written to Zara Davis from Abe Weingott while he was on active service. In it Abe informs her that they will be going to Egypt for 6 weeks for training. He excuses himself for the haste but he has a lot of work and excitement is running high but he promises to write at the first opportunity. He also sends regards to her family. At the top left of the card is written "Port Said 3-12-11" but this could not possibly be the correct date. Zara & Abe were married on 15th September 1920.
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.
Object namepostcards
Materialpaper
Dimensions
- width: 133.00 mm
height: 90.00 mm
Language
- English
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Paul Weingott