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The Commando

The Life and Death of Cameron Baird, VC, MG

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The Commando

By: Ben Mckelvey
Narrated by: Nick Farnell
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From his early life as an up-and coming AFL player to his tours of duty in Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan and his final battle in the dusty Ghawcha village in the Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan - the powerful biography of Cameron Baird, VC, MG, one of Australia's most decorated modern soldiers.

On 22 June 2013, Corporal Cameron Baird was a 2nd Commando Regiment Special Forces soldier when he led his platoon into a known Taliban stronghold to back up another Australian unit under heavy fire. In the prolonged firefight, Cameron was mortally wounded. In 2014, Cameron's bravery and courage under fire saw him posthumously awarded the 100th Victoria Cross, our highest award possible for bravery in the presence of the enemy.

Cameron Baird died how he lived - at the front, giving it his all, without any indecision. He will forever be remembered by his mates and the soldiers he served with in the 2nd Commando Regiment.

The Commando reveals Cameron's life, from young boy and aspiring AFL player who only missed out on being drafted because of injury, to exemplary soldier and leader. Cameron's story and that of 4RAR and 2nd Commando personifies the courage and character of the men and women who go to war and will show us the good man we have lost.

©2017 Doug and Kaye Baird (P)2017 Hachette Australia
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A well written book about a honourable man and a bunch of equally honourable men. Actually a bit lost for words writing this.
Great narration

Lest We Forget

Honour

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Inspirational story of a man from a growing unit that shows it's capability skill set and fortitude to complete dominance on the Battlefield

Modern warrior a beast on the Battlefield

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the one book I've always wanted to read, it didn't let me down. lest we forget

aspire to inspire

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Loved it a true hero as well as the men he worked with thank you

Humble Hero

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This is a fantastic telling of the life of Cameron Baird VC, MG. Get yourself a copy.

Brilliant.

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A bit of a slow starter but glad I stuck with it. Did a great job of not only telling Cam’s story but the wider context of the war across the years.

Highly recommend!

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Interesting from start to finish. Easy listening. Great content about great soldiers, Afghanistan and also the Commando Regiment, from inception to impact and roles in the war.

Yep. Get into it.

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this was a truly engaging book. I love reading it and couldn't put it down.

fantastic book in every way

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Great book.
Great story.
Obviously a great bloke.
A great loss to all.
Lest We Forget

Great

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loved it. will listen again. great book inspiring and informative. great story. must read

one the best books. inspiring and informative

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