Sir John Monash was a famous Australian soldier, scholar and engineer. He was born in Melbourne on 27 June 1865 to German-Polish Jewish parents. After becoming the dux of Scotch College, he entered University at the age of 16, enrolled in arts and engineering. Due to financial difficulties, he stopped his studies after two years to work on the Princess Bridge.In the year 1884, John Monash joined the newly formed University Company, D Company, 4th Battalion, and Victorian Rifles at the age of 19. He was quick to gain ranks and by 1913 he was a soldier with knowledge of staff work, transport, supply, engineering and intelligence.
In 1914, a year after he joined several companies, the First World War broke out. He and his troops were some of the first in the front lines and under fire at Gallipoli. In the end he was the only Australian brigade commander among his troop that evacuated.
By 1918, John Monash had rose in ranks to lieutenant general andwas given command of the entire Australian Corps. King George V also knighted him on the battlefield for what he did as role of commander in the Battle of Hamel Hill. For the last months of the war Monash remained in command through the battles. He was victorious in many and earned high praise from leading political and military figures for being an innovative leader.
John Monash had great successes in the military. After war, he arrived back in Melbourne on 26 December 1919 and returned to business. Monash became a spokesperson for returned soldiers and began leading the annual Anzac Day march, also holding a range of high level positions.
On 8 October 1913 in Melbourne, Sir John Monash passed away from a heart disease, the age of 66.
Information:
http://www.awm.gov.au/people/8442.asphttp://monash.edu/about/history/sir-john-monash.html
Picture:
http://monash.edu/about/history/sir-john-monash.html
No comments:
Post a Comment