Australia at war
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Sir John Monash in military uniform
(Photo courtesy of Monash University Archives) |
At 19 years of age, Sir John Monash joined the new University Company, D Company, 4th Battalion, Victorian Rifles, formed in response to the Victorian government's vigorous defence policy.
He rose through the ranks, and by 1913 known as an all-round soldier with particular knowledge of staff work, transport, supply, engineering and intelligence.
In 1914, the First World War broke out. He was among the first under fire at Gallipoli and was the only Australian brigade commander among the original troops not to be killed or evacuated as wounded. He was in charge of the entire Australian Corps, and many historians consider him to be the foremost Allied military commander of the First World War.
He was knighted on the battlefield in 1918.
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