Summary

Medal of General Sir John Monash, Australia, circa 1945. Likely minted by Stokes & Sons. Medal depicting Sir John Monash, soldier, engineer and administrator, issued about 1945. Monash became commander of the Australian Corps during World War I. King George V recognized his role in the Battle of Hamel Hill with a knighthood. After the war Monash was responsible for arranging the return of Australian troops from Europe. He was General Manager and later Chair of the State Electricity Commission (SEC) of Victoria. Monash University and the Institute of Engineers both award medals in his name today.

Physical Description

Portrait bust of Sir John facing 3/4 to right; around, GENERAL SIR JOHN MONASH G.C.M.G. K.C.B. V.D.,

Obverse Description

Portrait bust of Sir John facing 3/4 to right; around, GENERAL SIR JOHN MONASH G.C.M.G. K.C.B. V.D.,

Reverse Description

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Edge Description

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