Object numberM2012/009:034
DescriptionPhotograph postcard showing the Jewish section of a military graveyard. The grave in front is that of Alexander Weingott, Abe’s cousin who died from wounds at Gallipoli. Alex Weingott died 2 May 1915 and was the first Jewish soldier to die at Gallipoli. His brother Sam also died at Gallipoli a month later.
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.
Thefre is no writing on reverse, only the pre-printed standards of a POST CARD.
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.
Thefre is no writing on reverse, only the pre-printed standards of a POST CARD.
Production placeGallipoli, Turkey
SubjectAustralian Jewish history, soldiers, Gallipoli, Turkey, graves, death, mourning, Religion in War
Object namephotographs
Materialpaper
Dimensions
- width: 135.00 mm
height: 85.00 mm
Language
- English
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Paul Weingott