You basket. Okay, how did the Rats of Tobruk get their name? Extra points if you include the exact quote.
Who am I? I was a lieutenant in September 1914, was under the eye of Sir John Monash and ended ww1 as a Lt. Colonel who was decorated and mentioned in despatches five times. The battalion that I formed in Australia fought with distinction. If Germany had invaded the UK in 1940, another Battalion that I formed and trained would have met that German threat on the beaches. I would not have to wait long to prove my ability against the German war machine.
Correct Kyt, One of the more underrated Australians. A really good read here about a General who would not be pushed around by his superiors if he thought they were wrong. Maybe this is why he was not given the accolades he should have received. Morshead, Sir Leslie James (1889 - 1959) Biographical Entry - Australian Dictionary of Biography Online
Reminder..... So from now on can we have a 3 day limit on awaiting a response from the questioner, and all questions to be in red
Question: This pilot was a POW and was awarded the Military Cross for his time as a POW escapee. He spent 4 years in a camp, and when did he manage to escape he did so with someone with a very famous surname. Who was he?
Sorry for the delay - forgot to check the thread. Afraid not David I shall leave it another 24 hours or so before giving the answer and letting someone else a go
