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David Tredinnick
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On 24 August 2010, in battle in Afghanistan, Corporal Daniel Keighran risked his life in a hail of gunfire to save his fellow soldiers. His actions saw him awarded the Victoria Cross for Australia, making him the 99th Australian to receive our country's highest award for bravery.
Courage Under Fire tells of Daniel's unlikely journey to become one of Australia's most celebrated soldiers.
Growing up was tough for Daniel. When he was eleven, his father showed up in his life, for the first time, with a gunshot wound to the stomach. He relocated his son, daughter and their mother 400 kilometres away from their loving grandparents and a coastal home to a shack with a dirt floor in outback Queensland. From then on, Daniel fought to maintain a sense of order and purpose amid the chaos of family violence and criminal activity.
Inspired by his much-loved grandfather, a WWII veteran, Daniel joined the army. There he found the structure that was missing from his teen years. Although just 17, Daniel adapted quickly to the demands of life in the military, always willing to learn, always wanting to grow, always seeking to emulate the example of his grandfather.
Courage Under Fire is an outstanding military memoir, packed with tales of multiple tours, accounts of extraordinary camaraderie, and a reflection on the unseen cost of service. Most of all it is a testament to the idea that anything is possible if you know what you stand for.
LONGLISTED FOR THE COLIN RODERICK AWARD 2021
©2020 Daniel Keighran, Tony Park (P)2020 Macmillan Australia AudioCritic Reviews
"A man selfless in the face of threat. Courageous in the face of terror. Generous in the face of suffering. And humble in the face of an honour bestowed." (Dame Quentin Bryce)
"One of Australia's most reluctant heroes. A raw, honest, humorous and inspirational story of a modern soldier and the burden of heroism." (Mark Donaldson VC)
"From a tough upbringing in outback Queensland to selfless courage on the battlefield in Afghanistan to save his mates, this book tells the inspirational story of a soldier's soldier." (Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK, AFC)
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- Karlee Excell
- 30-11-2020
excellent book about a life.
loved the book, I just wish the narrator got some of the terminology checked before the performance.
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- Anissa Tessmer
- 21-08-2021
Could Not Stop Listening
Perhaps it's because I'm former QPS & RAAF but I loved hearing this story (I purchased audible) especially the operational events. Babies. We were all babies when we took on these almighty responsibilities. To hear Dan clarify his young age after outlining occurances that most will only ever see in movies was horrifying. And to come out the other side unscathed mentally is a mystery in itself. I didn't want his story to end. I have also spent my entire life in and around the towns he speaks of & I personally know the Annings. It was a fantastic surprise to hear them referenced. Their love of the Paint Horse and their many achievements are legendary.
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- Amazon Customer
- 28-09-2022
Good story, let down by narator
Well written, interesting and informative story. I just wish the narrator would research the correct pronunciation of certain words (Minimi, Steyr etc). Detracts from the authenticity of the biography when the narrator can't pronounce the words right.
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- David Wright
- 27-01-2021
Eye opening
I was really quite surprised at the candour displayed by Dan Keighran in this autobiography. His childhood was not conventional nor was it easy and it serves as an example of how one need not be constrained by one’s upbringing.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-04-2021
Awesome book
An inspiring story told in an entertaining and interesting way . Daniel is a true Aussie hero , as a veteran myself I can only be in awe of his courage , humility and strength of character . Strongly recommend this story , well narrated as well .
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- Anonymous User
- 21-09-2024
Different, in a really good way.
I hadn't heard about this story, but obviously knew it ended with a VC. The journey set out was excellent. The end was actually surprising. Thoroughly enjoyable.
We'll read too
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- richard casburn
- 17-06-2021
She will be alright mate!!!
A humble man doing what he knew best, getting on with the job , no time for bullshit, just reality in a time of uncertainty, truly an inspirational man.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-09-2021
An Australian Warriors story
What a privilege to have a true Australian Warrior share his story with us. His humility is inspiring. If every young man and woman in Australia could have this story included in their school curriculum and could become as humble and driven as this great Australian bloke this country would be in a good place.
Thankyou for sharing with us Dan Keighran VC. I would really like to buy you a beer or two one day.
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- Sean Deane
- 04-01-2021
Amazing
I couldn’t more highly recommend this book. The book gave a excellent insight. Great read
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- B J Gunn
- 30-12-2020
A True Humble Hero
As with other books by VC recipients, Dan is a humble soldier who downplays the extraordinarily brave act he did in Afghanistan of putting his life in extreme danger to protect the lives of his fellow soldiers and Afghan soldiers and show it doesn't matter where you have come from, you alone have the ability to do something extraordinary.
Thankyou Dan for telling us not only your story of your VC but also your journey to and after your award.
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