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The Great Synagogue First World War Memorials

The Great Synagogue First World War Memorials
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Description / Background

A First World War memorial plaque and two wooden Rolls of Honour with names listed in two columns on each board. The memorial plaque was dedicated in October 1922.

The memorials are located within the entrance gates to the Synagogue, viewable from the Elizabeth Street entrance. 

Inscription

Plaque

[Star of David and Hebrew inscription]

To the Glory of God and in memory of the 113 Gallant Jewish Soldiers from N.S.W. who fell in the Great War 1914-1919

[Hebrew inscription]

October 1922 Tishri..5683

Rolls - column 1

Roll of Honour 1914-18

[Names]

Rolls - column 2

Great Synagogue 

[Names]

Veterans listed on this memorial

Veterans listed on this memorial

Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more
J Asher World War 1 view
Pte S Asher World War 1 2149 Messines, Belgium view
A I Assenheim World War 1 view
I Balkind World War 1 view
F D Barmes World War 1 view
M Barmes World War 1 view
F C Barnett World War 1 view
L H Barrington World War 1 view
M Basser World War 1 view
B Baumberg World War 1 view

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Address
The Great Synagogue
166 Castlereagh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Local Government Area
Sydney, City of
Setting
Building – inside
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Peter Levarre-Waters
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18