Re: Yanks in British Commonwealth Forces in the Great War

Originally Posted by
cajunscot
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.
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