Australian Victory Flag For Viscount Montgomery - Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery seen receiving the flag ***** Beasley, Australian ***** at the ceremony. An Australian Victory flag, sent by the A.I.F. wives and children's welfare association of New South Wales, was presented to Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery, chief of the Imperial General staff, at a ceremony at Australia house, stand, London this morning (Thursday). The presentation was made by the Australian resident minister, Mr. J.A. Beasley, in the presence of representatives of the three Australian services. Many AIF men saw service during the war under Montgomery. July 11, 1946.