Paul Cullen Citizen And Soldier: The Life And Times of Major-general Paul Cullen [Paperback]

K. J. Baker (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1877058289 | ISBN-13: 978-1877058288 | Publication Date: March 2005

This book shows the iconic spirit of the digger - the teamwork, valuing trust and using initiative; showing courage, compassion and endurance and the mateship, a sense of selfless sacrifice, of loyalty to the end. It covers Major-General Cullen's military baptism of fire in Egypt and Libya, and in Greece and the Battle of Pinios Gorge. It shows his and his troops' struggle of survival on the Kokoda Track and the warfighting in New Guinea. Major-General Cullen's obstinate nature is shown when he had the choice of going to Turkey, a neutral county in the war, or Crete, where a battle was not yet joined. Unsurprising to those who know him, he chose the battle. And his leadership skills are demonstrated by his actions on the Kokoda Track and his courageous conduct at Sanananda. He emerged from World War 2, mightily acknowledged as one of our best performed and most highly decorated Infantry commanders. Major-General Cullen is a fierce and proud man, but he also displays compassion and selflessness. He is a dignified and highly respected opinion leader in the community. He has made outstanding contributions to the refugee cause, recognised by the United Nations for this work in 1981. He continues his work for the under-privileged and in community services, both of which have won him high acclaim. The biography of Major-General Paul Cullen covers many decades of achievement, concern for community and a never-say-die attitude by one man. It is an engaging story, one that reflects the experiences that shaped Australia during the last century.

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Kevin Baker

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Roseberg Pub (March 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1877058289
• ISBN-13: 978-1877058288
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,249,362 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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