(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The cause of the Jewish world war veterans who served in the Jewish legion in Palestine was espoused by Sir Alfred Mond.
In a memorandum submitted to the Palestine Government, Sir Alfred urged the authorities to set aside an area of land for the Jewish war veterans.
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