Centenary of knighting of John Monash - Scotch College

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Centenary of knighting of John Monash

On 12th August 1918 Lieutenant-General Sir John Monash was knighted by King George V at Bertangles, France. To commemorate the centenary of this unique honour to Scotch College’s most famous Old Boy all current boys and staff received a copy of Sir John Monash’s memoir of the Australians’ victories in 1918.

2018 Monash bust

There was a special assembly at which John Monash's letter to Mr Littlejohn was read and images of the investiture taking place shown. Boys were also encouraged to exit school along Monash Drive.

 2018 Monash Drive