Cameron Baird, VC, MG : dedicated, courageous and born to lead : East Timor, Iraq, Afghanistan
Paterson, Allison Marlow2022
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In recent times, 41 Australian Defence Force personnel lost their lives whilst on duty in the conflict in Afghanistan. Cameron Baird, VC, MG is one such Australian who died in the service of his country. Cameron was born to lead, inspiring others and gaining the respect of his peers. A dedicated soldier, Cameron's leadership and courageous actions resulted in the award of the Medal of Gallantry in 2007-2008. In 2013, while on active service in Afghanistan, Cameron lost his life while attempting to rescue a wounded mate. His act of supreme sacrifice, valour and devotion to duty was recognised with the awarding of Australia's highest battlefield honour - the Victoria Cross. This is a story of Australian service in East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan. It is a story of mateship, dedication, leadership and sacrifice, and one we should never forget.
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Author:
Paterson, Allison Marlow, author
Imprint:
Newport, NSW : Big Sky Publishing, 2022.
Collation:
67 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), colour portraits ; 27 cm.
Series title:
Australia remembers ; 5.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Interest age level: 8-12 years old.
ISBN:
9781922615572 (hbk)9781922615572
Dewey class:
356.167092958.1047356
Language:
English
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Subject:
Baird, Cameron, 1981-2013 -- Juvenile literatureAustralia. Army -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureHeroes -- Australia -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureSoldiers -- Australia -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureVictoria Cross -- Juvenile literatureAfghan War, 2001-2021 -- Commando operations -- Australia -- Juvenile literatureAustralia -- History, Military -- 21st century -- Juvenile literatureBiographies
BRN:
518581
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Library | Junior Non-Fiction History | J 356 PAT | Available |