General Sir John MonashPrint Page 
The monument commemorates soldier and public servant, Sir John Monash (1865 - 1931), who was born in West Melbourne in 1865.
A gifted student, he embarked on a career in engineering and from 1887 was a part-time militia officer. On the outbreak of war Monash was appointed to command the 4th Infantry Brigade.
After the Gallipoli campaign he was promoted to command the new 3rd Australian Division, which took part in the fighting at Messines and the Passchendaele offensive in 1917. In early 1918 it faced the Germans on the Somme. Monash displayed great military skills, a powerful intellect and inspiring leadership qualities. He impressed his own soldiers and higher command. In June 1918 he was promoted to Lieutenant-General and appointed to command the Australian Corps.
He led his Australians through a series of victorious actions until the end of the war. By the 1920s Monash was probably regarded as the greatest living Australian. Despite being an administrator and leader, rather than a fighting soldier, he had become integral to the ANZAC legend.
Location
| Address: | 148 Darlinghurst Road, Sydney Jewish Museum, Darlinghurst, 2011 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.878981 Long: 151.220135 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Military |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 11th November, 1923 |
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This memorial perpetuates the memory of General Sir John Monash G.C.M.G., K.C.B., V.D.
Commanded the Australian Army Corps in France
30. 5. 1918 - 28. 11. 1918
Opened this memorial
11th November 1923
A great Australian and a worthy Jew.
John Monash
1865 - 1931
