The Jewish Monitor · 5 December 1919

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Palestinian Jews Awarded Medals

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“The medal of the Order of the British Empire has been presented to two Palestinian Jews who performed deeds of exceptional heroism in the campaign against the Turks.

The presentation was made by Major General Hodgson in front of the Military Governorate, and was witnessed by a very large gathering, including the staff of the Military Administration, representatives of the Zionist Commission and of the American Zionist Medical Unit, as well as members of the various Jewish communities in the country. The recipients of the medals were Mr.

Lova Schnerson and Mr. Yussef Davidesco, both of whom were employed in the Intelligence Department of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force. Mr. Schnerson crossed the enemy lines twice in disguise, at great peril to his life, and obtained very important information. Mr. Davidesco also crossed the Turkish lines, and—”

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Palestinian Jews, meaning Jewish residents of Palestine, in 1919. The clipping is cut off mid-sentence.

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