Notes
His name is on the Historic Obelisk in Melbourne General Cemetery, however he was not Jewish. David attested that he was Church of England. Father: Sam Lee, 10 Finley Street, Mile End Road, London, England and mother Mrs Sadie Lee, 13 Suffolk House, Rushcroft Road, Brixton SW3. David Lee was a cabinet maker and enlisted in Colac, Victoria and there is no evidence that he was known in the Victorian Jewish Community. There was no minyan or notices in Jewish publications in Victoria. He had a Testament in his effects. Colac Historical Society was contacted and their reply: "Hi Judy, Our evidence is that he worshipped at St Andrews Presbyterian Church in Colac and is on the church honour roll. Some of our members have done some extensive research into the local soldiers who died in WWI and have found no evidence of David Lee being a Jew. Sorry we can’t be of any more help. Kind regards, Merrill O’Donnell, Media/Treasurer, Colac & District Family History Group Inc". Rabbi’s decision: Ruled to not be Jewish. Therefore not to be on the list for future memorials.
John Monash (Monasch) born
in Melbourne, Australia on 27 June 1865, the son of
German Polish Jewish migrants, can be researched in any
military history encyclopaedia or in fact by just
‘Googling’ his name on the internet. His history
and list of achievements are long and far too many to detail
in this brief summary. However, might I say that reading his
history is well worth the effort and I can assure you that
his deeds will amaze you. I have found that the deeds are
better labelled on more than one man and in more than one
lifetime.
An
announcement was made in the weeks leading up to the
Centenary of ANZAC by Judy Landau, President VAJEX Aust.
She stated that it gave her great delight to announce
that VAJEX Aust (Victorian Association of Jewish Ex
& Servicemen & Women Australia Inc) has
successfully raised the required funds to build a new
Victorian Jewish Memorial after the style of the
historic Memorial located in the Jewish section of the
Melbourne General Cemetery. After an extensive two year
process, Judy has single-handedly sought letters of
support, raised the funds, and obtained approval from
the City of Port Phillip.