Fighting for Country
The extraordinary life of Reg Saunders, Australia's first Indigenous military officer, hero of two wars
$27.99
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
1 September 2026
Summary
‘As a life-long soldier, I can assert the vibrancy and value of legends - battles, places and always, people. Reg Saunders was such a legend - courageous, inspirational and much admired by all who served alongside or under him. By the way, he was an extraordinary Australian, a true emblem for the future. Thank you, James Saunders!’
- Peter Cosgrove
‘Reg Saunders was a true pioneer, a courageous defender of this nation and his people, and a powerful advocate for Indi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781761471988 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1761471988 |
| Author: | James Saunders |
| Publisher: | Allen & Unwin |
| Imprint: | Allen & Unwin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm |
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About The Author
James Saunders
James Saunders is a Gunditjmara and Wiradjuri man from the Saunders and Grant family lines. He is the nephew of Captain Reginald Saunders, whose life and service sit at the heart of this book. Born in Pambula on the south coast of New South Wales, James grew up with a deep awareness of the responsibilities that come with family, Country and history. James runs the Barragi Mawang agency and is a former Chief Operating Officer of IndigenousX. He lives on Gadigal Country. His writing reflects a new generation of Indigenous storytelling, grounded in family truth, cultural responsibility and a clear commitment to telling history as it was lived. Fighting for Country is his first book.
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