Jewish Soldiers of Victorian War MemorialPrint Page

The War Memorial commemorates Victorian Jewish soldiers who died in service or were killed in action in World War One and World War Two. The memorial is now the main memorial and has replaced the one which is located in the Melbourne Cemetery. 

A plaque honouring the victims of Kristallnacht has been added to the monument.

November 2011 was the last Remembrance Day Commemoration service held at the Melbourne General Cemetery at the Historic Memorial known as "The Obelisk." The ageing veterans found it too far to travel.

After more than two years research by President Judy Landau, it was proven that 15 World War One names on the Historic Memorial were not Jewish or were not found as casualties. Therefore were not included on the new Memorial. Those on the Historic Memorial who, during the research period, were not found to have a connection with Victoria, were included on the new Memorial as there was a possibility that the connection was there but not found at the time. Twenty two newly discovered World War One names were added.

It was proven that one World War Two name on the Historic Memorial was not Jewish. Therefore was not included on the new Memorial. Those on the Historic Memorial who, during the research period, were not found to have a connection with Victoria, were included on the new Memorial as there was a possibility that the connection was there but not found at the time. Sixteen newly discovered World War Two names were added.

Note: On November 9–10, 1938, Nazi leaders unleashed a series of pogroms against the Jewish population in Germany and recently incorporated territories. This event came to be called Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass) because of the shattered glass that littered the streets after the vandalism and destruction of Jewish-owned businesses, synagogues, and homes.

 

Location

Address:	1 Morres Street, Burnett Grey Gardens, Ripponlea, 3185
State:	VIC
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -37.876161 Long: 144.994731 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Details

Monument Type:	Monument
Monument Theme:	Conflict
Sub-Theme:	Multiple
Link:	http://www.vwma.org.au/

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:	Sunday 15th November, 2015

Source: RVWM, MA