Victorian Association of Jewish Ex & Servicemen & Women Australia Incorporated

Founding Member General Sir John Monash GCMG KCB VD

Phillips

Surname
Phillips
First names
Samuel
Rank
Gunner
Service No.
11594
Date of Death
Not Jewish
Hebrew Date
Hebrew Date
Age at Death
How Died
Where Died
Cemetery
Service Details
Served
Occupation
Age at Enlistment
Place of Enlistment
Locality on Enlistment
Religion
Presbyterian
Gender
Date of Enlistment
Date of Discharge
Country of Enlistment
Notes
His name is on the Historic Obelisk in Melbourne General Cemetery, however he was not Jewish. Samuel attested that he was Presbyterian. This Samuel Phillips has a cross on his grave. It is thought that he was confused with 4959 PTE Samuel Isaac Phillips who was not on the Historic Obelisk and should have been. PTE S I Phillips has a Magen David on his grave. See next page. Rabbi’s decision: Ruled to not be Jewish. Therefore not to be on the list for future memorials.
 
 
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