ABC Online | Sir John Monash denied field marshal promotion despite campaign supported by Malcolm Turnbull ABC Online Australia's greatest military leader Sir John Monash will not be posthumously elevated to the highest rank in the Australian Army, the ABC understands. A campaign has been afoot to promote Sir John to field marshal, in recognition for his service on ... Australian war hero refused promotion Promoting General John Monash posthumously would diminish his important legacy Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says no to Sir John Monash field marshall promotion |