The Commando

The life and death of Cameron Baird, VC, MG

By: Ben Mckelvey

Narrated by: Nick Farnell

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 pronged 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.

Fantastic Book & Wonderful Narrator

Well researched, with input from family and fellow soldiers, this is a worthy tribute to a good man, a selfless soldier and a genuine hero. The gifted narrator brought this wonderful story to life

The Commando is an insider's account that gives a human face to U.S. military strategy during the War on Terror. Cameron Baird often claimed that he never achieved anything significant. This magnificent book proves otherwise, showcasing one of the great Aussie military heroes of twenty-first century.

A great read about a great Australian warrior, The Commando captures the essence of this humble but extraordinary Aussie Special Forces legend. From the back alleys of Iraq to the mountain villages of Afghanistan, this Commando set the standard that we all aspired to achieve but rarely met.