Honoring the memory of General Orde Wingate
The Jewish War Veterans of the USA and the JWV Department of DC hold a memorial service at Arlington National Cemetery each year to remember British military Commander and ardent Zionist Orde Wingate who is credited with being the founder of Israel's military. Wingate, known in Israel as Hayedid (the Friend), helped to organize the precursor to the Israel Defense Forces and to train Israel's future military leaders while serving as an officer in Palestine in the late 1930's. People gather at Wingate's grave to hear representatives from the Israeli and British Embassies and others discuss Wingate's accomplishments. The Jewish War Veterans have held a memorial service honoring Wingate for more than 35 years.
Public Invited
General Orde Wingate Memorial Ceremony
Sunday, May 1, 2011 - 2:30 PM
Arlington National Cemetery
Gravesite 288 - Section 12
Parking permitted at Gravesite (west side of Grant Avenue)
In the event of rain, ceremony will move to the Women's National Memorial Auditorium
Tributes by:
Honorable Michael Oren
Israeli Ambassador to the United States
Air Commodore, Ken McCann
Military Attache, Embassy of Great Britain
General John Alison, USAF Ret.
Served with General Wingate in Burma
Professor Nicholas Kittrie, JD, American University
Served with General Wingate in Burma
For all questions and comments contact Richard Rosenzweig
phone # 301-445-0452
or email
