Anzac Counterattacks Coordinated from Forward PostsMay 1915
Chauvel coordinates defence of the forward posts during repeated Ottoman pressure.
Historical person
Henry George Chauvel Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Henry George Chauvel, based on 15 World History Database records associated with Australia.
15 records1915–191815 events12 places
Chronological biography
1915
Quinn Courtney Steele Sector CommandedMay 1915
Chauvel takes responsibility for the dangerous Quinn's, Courtney's and Steele's Post sector.
Light Horse Reinforcements Land without Horses12 May 1915
Chauvel lands with the 1st Light Horse Brigade to reinforce the ANZAC infantry.
Chauvel Evacuated Sick from GallipoliJune 1915
Chauvel leaves Gallipoli through illness after commanding the forward ANZAC posts.
1916
ANZAC Mounted Division FormedMarch 1916
Chauvel takes command of the newly formed ANZAC Mounted Division in Egypt.
Romani Defence Directed4 August 1916
Chauvel directs the ANZAC Mounted Division during the successful defence of Romani.
Magdhaba Attack Directed23 December 1916
Chauvel directs the mounted assault that captures the Ottoman position at Magdhaba.
1917
Rafa Encirclement Directed9 January 1917
Chauvel directs the mounted encirclement and assault on the Ottoman position at Rafa.
First Gaza Mounted Envelopment26 March 1917
Chauvel's mounted division moves around Gaza during the first Allied attack on the city.
Second Gaza Mounted Operations Directed19 April 1917
Chauvel directs mounted operations during the unsuccessful Second Battle of Gaza.
Desert Mounted Corps Command AssumedAugust 1917
Chauvel becomes commander of the Desert Mounted Corps, which includes Australian and New Zealand mounted troops.
Beersheba Mounted Attack Ordered31 October 1917
Chauvel orders mounted forces to secure Beersheba before darkness threatens the water supply.
Mounted Pursuit after Gaza Withdrawal7 November 1917
Chauvel drives mounted formations forward after Ottoman forces abandon Gaza.
1918
Second Transjordan Operation DirectedApril 1918
Chauvel directs mounted formations during the second Transjordan operation against Es Salt.
Damascus Pursuit Directed1 October 1918
Chauvel directs the rapid mounted pursuit that reaches Damascus during the final Allied advance.
Titles and roles
Commander ANZAC Mounted Division · Commander Desert Mounted Corps · Commander First Light Horse Brigade
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.