Sjack91 Posted 14 October , 2018 Share Posted 14 October , 2018 Would just like to say a huge thanks to all those who helped and contributed to such a special few days in Israel. The purpose of the trip was to see the Scotland national team play Israel at football (the less said about the match the better), however to take in so many WW1 sites was really the pinnacle of the trip. Special thanks goes to Assaf who conducted a fantastic tour of Nebi Samwill. A tour packed with such information and he really does know that site like the back of his hand. An amazing few days and thanks again to all who helped. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emrezmen Posted 14 October , 2018 Share Posted 14 October , 2018 10 hours ago, Sjack91 said: Would just like to say a huge thanks to all those who helped and contributed to such a special few days in Israel. The purpose of the trip was to see the Scotland national team play Israel at football (the less said about the match the better), however to take in so many WW1 sites was really the pinnacle of the trip. Special thanks goes to Assaf who conducted a fantastic tour of Nebi Samwill. A tour packed with such information and he really does know that site like the back of his hand. An amazing few days and thanks again to all who helped. Stuart Great photos. I wonder the story behind that statue of Ottoman officer POW(?) and Australian LH soldier. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assafx Posted 14 October , 2018 Share Posted 14 October , 2018 you can tell that i hate being photographed. it was nice meeting you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 14 October , 2018 Share Posted 14 October , 2018 (edited) Mate, I was wondering about the Grave of the Ottoman officer (Youbashi Shedid Efendi) or Yuzbashi (captain) . What cemetery is this? If he died 2 Oct 1918 then he must have been a PoW some where, as the Ottoman Army was in retreat passed Damascus heading for the Border. Cheers S.B Edited 14 October , 2018 by stevebecker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assafx Posted 15 October , 2018 Share Posted 15 October , 2018 it is in the jerusalem cemetary as far as i recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eran Tearosh Posted 15 October , 2018 Share Posted 15 October , 2018 Steve, Yes, there's a whole line of Ottoman and German graves at Mt. Scopus (Jerusalem War Cemetery). These people died as POW's in Military medical facilities from wounds or disease. As far as I know - enemy's dead were not brought from battlefields to British Commonwealth cemeteries. Eran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjack91 Posted 15 October , 2018 Author Share Posted 15 October , 2018 Steve i was stunned to see the Ottoman grave as this was the first time I had seen this. (missed them last time I was there) In total there are three at Jerusalem cemetery. As Eran highlighted they are in a row along with around 15 German graves. Just one of a number of things that I never expected to see. Assaf i really am so thankful for the tour. It was excellent. Alistair also passes on his thanks and best wishes. stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assafx Posted 15 October , 2018 Share Posted 15 October , 2018 (edited) it was my pleasure, send my regards to Alistair. Edited 15 October , 2018 by assafx fat fingers and a smartphone keyboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KONDOA Posted 15 October , 2018 Share Posted 15 October , 2018 I see you visited Beersheba, if I had known I would have said hello as I am camped here at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 15 October , 2018 Share Posted 15 October , 2018 Mates, I just tried to see who the Germans were buried at German graves at Mt. Scopus, but no luck? Do you have any details on these men buried here? Cheers S.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eran Tearosh Posted 16 October , 2018 Share Posted 16 October , 2018 (edited) Steve, I'll visit there again in a few days and take photos. Konda 19 hours ago, KONDOA said: I see you visited Beersheba, if I had known I would have said hello as I am camped here at the moment. As I wrote before - contact me if you need anything. Eran Edited 16 October , 2018 by Eran Tearosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 17 October , 2018 Share Posted 17 October , 2018 Eran, Cheers Mate, thank you. S.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjack91 Posted 17 October , 2018 Author Share Posted 17 October , 2018 Steve i think there are three Italian graves in there also. We couldn't find them and unsure as to how they ended up there. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KONDOA Posted 17 October , 2018 Share Posted 17 October , 2018 On 16 October 2018 at 14:12, Eran Tearosh said: Steve, I'll visit there again in a few days and take photos. Konda As I wrote before - contact me if you need anything. Eran Thank you Eran, appreciated. Roop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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