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  • By: Keith Payne
  • Narrated by: Grant Piro
  • Length: 12 hrs and 57 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (85 ratings)

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No One Left Behind

By: Keith Payne
Narrated by: Grant Piro
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From the battlefields of Korea, Malaya and Vietnam to the struggle for veterans' welfare, Keith Payne has never shied away from a fight. More than 50 years ago, this bravery saw him receive Australia's highest military honour - the Victoria Cross.

Keith grew up one of 13 children in the shadow of the Great Depression and the Second World War. After seeing his father come home wounded from war, Keith joined the army. He was sent to fight in Korea at just 18 years old, the bloody beginning to decades of military service across the world.

Keith's life was defined by one night in 1969. In the dark jungle of Vietnam, under heavy enemy fire, Keith returned to a fled battlefield to rescue 40 of his soldiers. For his extreme act of bravery in leading his men to safety, Keith became the last Australian to earn the VC for 40 years.

Keith spent decades in the public spotlight while struggling with his own demons, then found new purpose as an advocate for others. In a lifetime of service, he has helped not only veterans of foreign wars, but also Indigenous diggers and communities left behind by civilian and military bureaucracy.

No One Left Behind tells, for the first time in his words, of Keith Payne's remarkable life. His definitive autobiography reveals the story of a big-hearted, iconic Australian and the heart and heartaches of a man who continues to fight for his mates.

©2021 Keith Payne (P)2021 Macmillan Australia Audio

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Fantastic listen

A brilliant story by a brilliant man. Thanks for your service Keith. What an awesome listen.

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tough old bugger !

Thankyou for sharing Kieth , your humble nature is a lesson for all , truly one of the old school.. tough as ! much respect mate for what you have done for us the wisdom and knowledge you have passed on and sacrifices you have made for our country
onya mate 🍻👍 kind regards Paul

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Incredible

Five stars is not enough to recognise this story or this incredible man a great Aussie. Respect.

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Fascinating story of the life the last Imperial VC recipient

Biographies of war personnel are not usually my thing but I found this one to be very well written and well performed by the narrator. The story of Keith Payne is one all Aussies should hear. He’s just a regular bloke whose career in the military took him all over the world. Fascinating stuff.

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terrific read.

Loved this book. So many interesting experiences as well as lessons to be learned from the author. Keith is a true Australian hero.

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Must read for all Australians.

Keith does an outstanding job telling his story however the best part is his awareness of PTSD. A must read for all but especially soldiers (current and ex) as well as first responders of all kinds.

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Words to live by..

This book was a Sensational Read/Listen, very emotional at times, brought out a lot of memories, and explained a lot of my own thoughts. They don't make people like Keith Payne anymore, what a wonderful man.

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Good Read

Along with Australia's Longest War, " Martin Cameron" ( I had the opportunity to spend quiet some time with Martin) this will go down as one of my better reads that hit close to home. I lost one family member to suicide and his brother, following a stroke revert to living in the blackberries over his back fence to find peace because of this conflict.
Myself a 10 year navy veteran and 36 year emergency services member, now carry my own demons which require constant attention.

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Wow. Great book.

Had me hooked from the start. Very well written. An easy to follow flow of story made things so easy to visualise. The narrator, being a really good choice helped. Thankyou to the Payne family

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fantastic

what a great story about a great Australian. I hope he wins his final battle bu supporting new veterans, before the choppers come to pick him up one last time

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