Every 25th of April since 1927, Australia has taken a public holiday to celebrate its fallen in all wars. Doing so, it has placed a principal focus on its Anzac fighting force of World War 1 when Australia’s military claimed its right of independent command from Britain. Hence the holiday’s name: Anzac Day. Australia’s first commanding general was John Monash. A member of the Jewish faith, his name today graces a highway, an electorate and one of the nation’s most prestigious universities.