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- PublisherSlouch Hat Publications
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 0958529612
- ISBN 13 9780958529617
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages240
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Book Description Hardcover in Dustjacket. Condition: Near Fine. Edgewear to jacket. AUSTRALIAN MILITARYOn the outbreak of the First World War, Jess was involved in the mobilisation of the Australian Military Force (AMF) in South Australia, and then of the preparation of the South Australian contingent, the 10th Infantry Battalion and the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Light Horse Regiment. He joined theÂAustralian Imperial ForceÂhimself in Melbourne on 23 September 1914, having been selected for the post of staff captain with the 4th Infantry Brigade by ColonelÂJohn Monash.Jess landed atÂAnzac CoveÂon 25 April 1915 and served throughout theÂGallipoli Campaign. He became brigade major of the 2nd Brigade on 23 May 1915 with the rank of major, serving with distinction in the front line, most notably alongside Lieutenant ColonelÂBennettÂin the attack on the German Officers' Trench on 7 August 1915. He was well known by Australian Diggers for his courage at Gallipoli and his cool head in the face of extraordinary circumstances. For his service at Gallipoli, he wasÂMentioned in DespatchesÂand 1916 was awarded theÂOrder of the White EagleÂby the King of Serbia.Jess returned to Egypt on 7 January 1916. On 28 February 1916 he was given command of theÂ7th Battalion, and was promoted to lieutenant colonel on 12 March 1916. AtÂPozià resÂin July 1916 he again distinguished himself as a front-line leader. He was gassed at Pozià res and refused to leave his post and for this he was twice Mentioned in Despatches and awarded theÂDistinguished Service OrderÂ(DSO) on 1 January 1917.[2]On 19 November 1916 Jess was appointed first commandant of theÂI Anzac CorpsÂSchool but on 27 November he was recalled to temporarily command 2nd Brigade. From 13 March 1917 to 8 September 1917, he was an instructor at the School for Commanding Officers atÂAldershot, England, the first Australian officer to hold such an appointment.On 8 September 1917, Jess was appointed the task ofÂGSO2Âat I Anzac Corps Headquarters. Then on 7 January 1918 he became GSO1 atÂ2nd DivisionÂHeadquarters. On 20 January 1918, he transferred to theÂ3rd DivisionÂHeadquarters. Jess was promoted to major in the AMF on 1 January 1918, lieutenant colonel on 3 June 1918, colonel and temporary brigadier general on 7 October 1918, taking over the 10th Infantry Brigade. For his service on theÂWestern FrontÂin the final year of war, he was again mentioned in despatches and appointed aÂCompanion of the Order of St Michael and St GeorgeÂ(CMG) in the 1919 New Year's List.[3] 240 p. : ill., map, ports. ; 26 cm. #170524 Jess, Sir Carl Herman Australia. Army -- History -- 20th century Soldiers -- Australia -- Biography First Edition Signed by Author (Small closed edge tear to jacket) Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. Seller Inventory # 85335
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