Patched Up
From the battlefield to home: the Australians who cared for the wounded in Vietnam & beyond.
$32.75
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
2 February 2027
Summary
‘A powerful tribute to the unseen heroes of the Vietnam War.’
War is a machine with many moving parts, but not all who serve carry weapons.
Patched Up is a powerful and deeply human account of the Australians who cared for the wounded during the Vietnam War, on the battlefield, in field hospitals, aboard aeromedical evacuation flights and back home.
Drawing on first-hand testimonies, interviews and historical records, it reveals the experiences of medics, nurses, docto…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781923720374 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1923720376 |
| Author: | Newton Reynolds |
| Publisher: | Big Sky Publishing |
| Imprint: | Big Sky Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 2 February 2027 |
| Dimensions: | 153mm x 234mm |
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Newton Reynolds
Newton Reynolds served in Vietnam with the Australian Army’s Provost Corps following National Service. After returning home, he resumed duty with Victoria Police, later serving in a range of investigative roles including the Criminal Investigation Branch and Homicide Squad.
Like many veterans, his life was shaped by the lasting effects of service. Over time, he became closely involved in supporting fellow veterans, working in advocacy roles and assisting others through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs system.
Patched Up draws on his lived experience, extensive research, and conversations with those who served, offering a deeply personal and authentic perspective on the care, courage and consequences of war.
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