The Jewish Brigade, which is now stationed in Austria, is attempting to obtain permission to transfer to Palestine the remains of The tdor Herzl, which now rest in a Vienna cematery, it was learned here today.
Jewish soldiers who have visited Vienna report that the grave escaped damage or desecration at the hands of the Nazis. Many members of the Brigade have visited the cemetery to place wreaths on the grave.
(In his will Herzl asked that his body be buried next to father “to remain there until the Jewish people will carry my remains to Palestine.”)
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