This is the story of a great Australian who joined the army as a boy, trained at Duntroon, and started fighting with an infantry battalion in the Libyan Desert in World War Two. He served in Palestine, Syria, New Guinea and Bougainville.

      He later led 3 RAR with distinction, at the Battle of Maryang San in Korea and rose through 40 years of service to command the defence of Australia.

     The most decorated soldier in the Australian Army, he earning five post-nominal honours. This book explains why he was so impressive, deeply respected and why he was promoted so young and quickly.