SIR JOHN MONASH: A PROUD JEW. A GREAT AUSTRALIAN How many Australians know that Sir John Monash was one of the greatest military commanders of World War I ? A brilliant strategist, Monash commanded the Australian Corps on the Western Front, pioneering tactics that combined infantry, artillery, tanks & aircraft At the Battle of Hamel in 1918, his meticulously planned offensive achieved its objectives in just 93 minutes His guiding principle was to achieve military victory while minimising the loss of Australian lives But how many Australians also know that Monash was: 1/ The founding honorary president of the Zionist Federation of Australia 2/ A principal organiser of ANZAC Day commemorations 3/ A passionate advocate for building Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance In 1931, an estimated 300,000 Australians honoured him at his State Funeral He was a decorated soldier, visionary leader, proud Jew & committed Zionist whose service helped shape modern Australia Sir John Monash demonstrated that Jewish identity, Zionism & Australian patriotism are not competing loyalties His legacy is a reminder that Jewish Australians have helped build, defend & shape this great nation Proud Jews. Loyal Australians. #SirJohnMonash #AustralianHistory #ANZAC #JewishAustralians #Zionism