Bibliograph

Cameron Baird VC, MG, dedicated, courageous and born to lead, Allison Paterson

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Cameron Baird VC, MG, dedicated, courageous and born to lead, Allison Paterson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

mapsillustrationsportraits

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Cameron Baird VC, MG

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Allison Paterson

Sub title

dedicated, courageous and born to lead

Summary

For over a century, Australians have served their country in war and peacekeeping missions across the world. On ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day, we continue to gather and remember those who fought for our country in the past, and those who keep us safe today. 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

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Cameron Baird Victoria Cross, Medal for Gallantry

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