World War I next to Haifa
During the First World War the entire bay area was placed under a sea blockade and
mined by the Turks.Haifa was hit by the First World War, especially as a result of the
cessation of all economic and commercial activities prevailing at that time. This was a
time of great poverty and famine in the North of Palestine.
In contrast to several other cities and settlements in Israel, there was no actual great
physical destruction which took place in Haifa. The battle which was fought to gain
control of the city ceased after a couple of days, without causing any severe destruction
or killing.
On the 23rd September, 1918, the British took over the control of the city which was
captured by the Mysore and Jodhpur Lancers
Many soldiers are buried in Commonwealth cemeteries in Israel and also in Haifa
mined by the Turks.Haifa was hit by the First World War, especially as a result of the
cessation of all economic and commercial activities prevailing at that time. This was a
time of great poverty and famine in the North of Palestine.
In contrast to several other cities and settlements in Israel, there was no actual great
physical destruction which took place in Haifa. The battle which was fought to gain
control of the city ceased after a couple of days, without causing any severe destruction
or killing.
On the 23rd September, 1918, the British took over the control of the city which was
captured by the Mysore and Jodhpur Lancers
Many soldiers are buried in Commonwealth cemeteries in Israel and also in Haifa
Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce
ANZAC site
New Zealand History
Australian war memorial
Australian and New Zealand mounted division
Commonwealth war graves commission, CWGC
CWGC project
The desert mounted corps
ANZAC site
New Zealand History
Australian war memorial
Australian and New Zealand mounted division
Commonwealth war graves commission, CWGC
CWGC project
The desert mounted corps
from the CWGC project
HAIFA (SHARON) BRITISH CIVIL CEMETERY
Location Information: This cemetery runs along the northern side of Khayat
Beach War Cemetery. The cemetery lies 5 kilometres south-west of Haifa, on the
Tel-Aviv highway. From the main Tel-Aviv highway No. 2, join road No. 4. After
500 metres, the cemetery will be found on the right hand side but is hidden from
view behind a wall. The entrance is the second gate along this wall.
Historical Information: Haifa was of great strategic importance during the
Second World War because of its deep water harbour and airfield. It was also the
terminus of the railway line from Egypt and of the Kirkuk-Haifa oil pipeline. Haifa
became one of the main supply bases and arms depots serving the Middle East
forces and a large naval depot was established at Haifa Bay. This civil cemetery
contains 70 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War. There are also 25
non-war burials, all from the Palestine Police Force, and one Dutch war grave.
No. of Identified Casualties: 96
HAIFA (JAFFA ROAD) CEMETERY
Location Information: Haifa (Jaffa Road) Cemetery is situated at the rear of
Haifa Indian Cemetery. Haifa (Jaffa Road) Cemetery lies 3 kilometres from the
central railway stration on the Tel-Aviv road. From the south on highway 4, the
cemetery is on the left hand side, just before shops and the Haifa docks. 300 metres
after the cemetery turn left into Dugit Street. At the traffic lights turn left and the
cemetery will now be on the right hand side, 300 metres after the lights.
Historical Information: Haifa (Jaffa Road) Cemetery contains 36 non-war
burials in the care of C.W.G.C.
No. of Identified Casualties: 36
HAIFA INDIAN CEMETERY
Visiting Information: Wheelchair access to the cemetery is possible via main
entrance. For further information regarding wheelchair access, please contact our
Enquiries Section on telephone number 01628 507200.
Location Information: The cemetery is located next to Haifa War Cemetery. Haifa
Indian Cemetery lies 3 kilometres from the central railway station on the Tel-Aviv
road. From the south on Highway 4, the cemetery is on the left hand side, just
before shops and Haifa docks. 300 metres after the cemetery turn left into Dugit
Street. Turn left at the traffic lights and the cemetery will now be on the right hand
side, 300 metres after the lights.
Historical Information: Haifa was captured by the Mysore and Jodhpur Lancers on
23 September 1918 and the 33rd Combined Clearing Hospital was moved to the
town on 15 October. The cemetery continued in use until October 1920. Haifa
Indian Cemetery contains the graves of 49 Commonwealth servicemen of the First
World War.
No. of Identified Casualties: 46
HAIFA JEWISH CEMETERY
Location Information: The Cemetery is on the main Tel-Aviv road, 500 metres
north of Haifa War Cemetery. The Cemetery is on the left side of the road when
heading north, just before the entrance to Haifa docks.
Historical Information: Haifa was captured by the Mysore and Jodhpur
Lancers on 23 September 1918 and the 33rd Combined Clearing Hospital was
moved to the town on 15 October. Haifa Jewish Cemetery contains one
Commonwealth burial of the First World War.
No. of Identified Casualties: 1
HAIFA (SHARON) BRITISH CIVIL CEMETERY
Location Information: This cemetery runs along the northern side of Khayat
Beach War Cemetery. The cemetery lies 5 kilometres south-west of Haifa, on the
Tel-Aviv highway. From the main Tel-Aviv highway No. 2, join road No. 4. After
500 metres, the cemetery will be found on the right hand side but is hidden from
view behind a wall. The entrance is the second gate along this wall.
Historical Information: Haifa was of great strategic importance during the
Second World War because of its deep water harbour and airfield. It was also the
terminus of the railway line from Egypt and of the Kirkuk-Haifa oil pipeline. Haifa
became one of the main supply bases and arms depots serving the Middle East
forces and a large naval depot was established at Haifa Bay. This civil cemetery
contains 70 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War. There are also 25
non-war burials, all from the Palestine Police Force, and one Dutch war grave.
No. of Identified Casualties: 96
HAIFA (JAFFA ROAD) CEMETERY
Location Information: Haifa (Jaffa Road) Cemetery is situated at the rear of
Haifa Indian Cemetery. Haifa (Jaffa Road) Cemetery lies 3 kilometres from the
central railway stration on the Tel-Aviv road. From the south on highway 4, the
cemetery is on the left hand side, just before shops and the Haifa docks. 300 metres
after the cemetery turn left into Dugit Street. At the traffic lights turn left and the
cemetery will now be on the right hand side, 300 metres after the lights.
Historical Information: Haifa (Jaffa Road) Cemetery contains 36 non-war
burials in the care of C.W.G.C.
No. of Identified Casualties: 36
HAIFA INDIAN CEMETERY
Visiting Information: Wheelchair access to the cemetery is possible via main
entrance. For further information regarding wheelchair access, please contact our
Enquiries Section on telephone number 01628 507200.
Location Information: The cemetery is located next to Haifa War Cemetery. Haifa
Indian Cemetery lies 3 kilometres from the central railway station on the Tel-Aviv
road. From the south on Highway 4, the cemetery is on the left hand side, just
before shops and Haifa docks. 300 metres after the cemetery turn left into Dugit
Street. Turn left at the traffic lights and the cemetery will now be on the right hand
side, 300 metres after the lights.
Historical Information: Haifa was captured by the Mysore and Jodhpur Lancers on
23 September 1918 and the 33rd Combined Clearing Hospital was moved to the
town on 15 October. The cemetery continued in use until October 1920. Haifa
Indian Cemetery contains the graves of 49 Commonwealth servicemen of the First
World War.
No. of Identified Casualties: 46
HAIFA JEWISH CEMETERY
Location Information: The Cemetery is on the main Tel-Aviv road, 500 metres
north of Haifa War Cemetery. The Cemetery is on the left side of the road when
heading north, just before the entrance to Haifa docks.
Historical Information: Haifa was captured by the Mysore and Jodhpur
Lancers on 23 September 1918 and the 33rd Combined Clearing Hospital was
moved to the town on 15 October. Haifa Jewish Cemetery contains one
Commonwealth burial of the First World War.
No. of Identified Casualties: 1
Meggido, September 22th, 1918
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row by row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard among the guns below.
We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe;
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If yea break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
John McCrae, 1915
Between the crosses, row by row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard among the guns below.
We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe;
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If yea break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
John McCrae, 1915
A Sergeant of the Light Horse and other paintings by George W Lambert
Un sergeant de la Cavalerie Legere, cheval et chameau par George W Lambert
Un sergeant de la Cavalerie Legere, cheval et chameau par George W Lambert
La premiere guerre mondiale
pres de Haifa
pres de Haifa
Les cimetieres de Haifa ou reposent les soldats du Commonwealth
tombes pendant la premiere guerre mondiale
tombes pendant la premiere guerre mondiale
