Charles Monro in United Kingdom

History of the General Sir Charles Monro (1860-1929)

The following commentary about General Sir Charles Monro (1860-1929) in the Churchill Era is produced by the Churchill College (Cambridge): Commanded Allied forces at the Dardanelles and on the Gallipoli Peninsula during the First World War, October 1915 – January 1916.

Entered army in 1879. Saw action on Indian frontier and in Boer War, rising to become a Lieutenant-General in 1915. Took over as Commander-in-Chief Dardanelles in October 1915 and supervised the evacuation of the Gallipoli Peninsula. Served as Commander-in-Chief India (1916-1920), becoming full General in 1917. Served as Governor and Commander-in-Chief Gibraltar (1923-1928).