WA Jewish War Memorial, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

WA Jewish War Memorial

Location	Kings, Park, Fraser Avenue, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Type	memorial
Description	A four-sided memorial with an Ionic column of Donnybrook freestone on a granite base. The column is surmounted by a globe of copper bearing the shield of King David (the recognised symbol of Judaism). On each corner of the column is the Lion of Judah. There are inscriptions on all four sides.
Built	Pietro Porcelli (Sculptor) Thomas Anthoness (Designer)
Opened	6 June 1920
Inscription	To the memory of the soldiers of the Jewish Faith belonging to this State who were killed in action or who died of wounds on the battlefields of Gallipoli, France, Belgium and Palestine in the Great War 1914-1918. Erected by the members of the Perth Hebrew Congregation. Left Side Inscription In Memoriam [ Names ] Back Inscription "Under The Shadow Of The Almighty Shall They Abide." Psalm X.C.I. Roll of Honour Dedicated to the members of the Jewish Faith in Western Australia who died on active service in World War II 1939 - 1945 [ Names ] May they be remembered for a blessing Right Side Inscription This stone was laid by Lieu. General Sir John Monash - G.C.M.G., K.C.B., V.D. - General Officer commanding Australian Corps in France Perth. 19th December, 1919
Condition	Good