Object numberM2012/009:033
DescriptionThis is the menu for a dinner held on 26 November 1918 to welcome Abe Weingott home from active service. The cover says “Welcome Home Sergt. Abe Weingott” and there appears to have had a poppy (?) pinned to it and a beautifully embossed design. The dinner was eleven courses and included Consumme Beche de Mer, Quail Casserole Juniper Berries, Omelette Marie Brizard and Ice Pudding Melba.
Abraham Weingott served in WWI, first in the artillery and then in the Employment Company eventually rising to the rank of Sergeant. He 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 Weingott served in WWI, first in the artillery and then in the Employment Company eventually rising to the rank of Sergeant. He 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 placeAustralia
Object namemenus
Materialpaper
Dimensions
- width: 205.00 mm
height: 225.00 mm
Language
- English
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Paul Weingott