World War 1, Europe, France, Chateau de Bertangles, 1918
1918Overview
Parade of men and guns at Chateau de Bertangles when Monash was knighted by King
Historical information
During World War I, Château de Bertangles was the Australian Headquarters under the command of General John Monash. On 12 August 1918 Monash was knighted on the battlefield, a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath, by His Majesty King George V, the first time a British monarch had honoured a commander in such a way in 200 years.
Details
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Registration number
cwa-org-32-P1985.176.1h
Item type
Photographs
Material
Photographic Media
Inscriptions and markings
AMWA41325
Year
Geotag
49.972365772178, 2.3017418748362
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Thursday, 20 August, 2026
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Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
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