The new autobiography by Ray Carlin
From Boy Scout to Battlefield and Beyond
This is the story of a Balmain boy who almost failed High School resulting in him failing to attain an apprenticeship due to low marks.
It is a story of resilience, perseverance, leadership, loyalty and mateship and a willingness to step out of his comfort zone.
* Plus $10 postage in Australia, or free delivery/pickup within Central Coast, NSW.
Synopsis
As a youth he attained the Queen Scout Award in the Boy Scouts, whilst working for a Sydney printer’s supplier and enlisted into the CMF (Army Reserve at age 17 years) in 1960 where he qualified as a Sergeant. 1n 1968 he enlisted into the Australian Regular Army to serve in Vietnam and again qualified for Sergeant’s rank before taking his discharge in 1974 to enlist in the Commonwealth Police Force (later becoming a Federal Agent of the Australian Federal Police) where he was designated a Detective at Sergeant's rank.
Whilst in the AFP he served in Major Crime, the Drug Branch, and Close Protection as well as on a number of task forces and service as a UN Civilian Police officer in Cyprus in 1986 and again in 1992-1993. In 1994 -1995 he served as an International Police Monitor with the US led Multinational Force in Haiti. In 1998 he retired from the AFP, obtained a Private Investigators licence and started his own business doing insurance and bank card investigations. In 2000 he accepted a 7 month contract with the AFP to serve as a UN Civilian Police officer in East Timor. It is a story of a life time of service to the Australian community and is a good example of what a young Australian can achieve even when he or she misses out on their preferred career.
A beautifully presented book with quality colour photos
The book has 379 pages and over 100 photographs most in colour.
It will retail for $45 plus $10 postage within in Australia.
Anyone wishing to order the book can do so by contacting the author, Ray CARLIN,
on mobile 0408422762
or email raycarlin@bigpond.com.
The story of a Balmain boy who chose to lead an adventurous life.
Great for schools, an inspiring story of making the most of second chances
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About the author
Ray Carlin
This is the story of an intelligent Balmain boy who finished High School in 1958 with low marks which prevented him getting the trade job he wanted. In 1959, at age 15 years he was employed by a Sydney Paper Merchant and Printing Supply Company for eight years.
As a Boy Scout he achieved the Queen Scout Award before enlisting into the Citizens Military Forces at age 17, where he later qualified as a Sergeant. He resigned from his employer to follow his childhood dream to be a soldier, serving in both 102 Field Battery and 104 Field Battery in the Republic of South Vietnam in 1968-1969.
On leaving the Army in 1974 he enlisted as a Constable in the Commonwealth Police later becoming a Federal Agent of the Australian Federal Police) where he qualified as a Detective and was promoted to Sergeant. Seconded from the AFP he served three tours as a United Nations Civilian Police officer in Cyprus in 1986, 1992 -1993 and as an International Police Monitor in Haiti in 1994-1995.
On retiring from the Australian Federal Police in 1998 he started a business as a Private Investigator and worked with number of organisations until retiring in 2002 on medical grounds with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He also took up an offer to serve in East Timor in 2000 as a UN Civilian Police Officer.