| Places | |
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| Accession Number | A03754 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Portrait of Lieutenant General J G Legge CB CMG, Commander of the 1st and later 2nd Divisions at ...
Description
Portrait of Lieutenant General J G Legge CB CMG, Commander of the 1st and later 2nd Divisions at Gallipoli and France during 1915 and 1916. After returning to Australia Legge was appointed Inspector General on 30 April 1917. On 1 August 1917, he became Chief of the General Staff, reverting to his permanent rank of colonel, but retaining his rank of major general as an honorary rank. As Chief of the General Staff, Legge's role was dealing with politicians in Australia, and providing reinforcements for the AIF overseas.