Quote Originally Posted by cajunscot View Post
One more for you, Sir William:

The 38th through 42nd Battalions of the Royal Fusiliers were known as the "Jewish Legion", and a number of American Jews served in its ranks, mostly in the Dardenelles and Palestine Campaigns. Its Officer Commanding was Col. J.H. Patterson, of "The Man-Eaters of Tsavo" fame.
...There is also a CMH plate devoted to the Legion. I actually have a copy of that one:

T.
You are a font of knowledge! Thank you.

I'll check this out. I have Patterson's "Man-Eaters" book and quite enjoyed it, and the Dardenelles campaign has always interested me (I have quite a library on it). I'll also look for the plate. I should have it.