In Good Company is a profoundly honest and affecting memoir that chronicles the transformation of a young Australian conscript into a battle-hardened infantry officer. Gary McKay recounts his journey from a carefree life of surfing and rugby to the intense, pressure-cooker environment of the officer academy at Scheyville. Thrust into the perilous jungles of South Vietnam, he provides a raw, grass-roots perspective on the reality of infantry warfare.
This gripping narrative captures the sensory details of the conflict—the smells, sounds, and constant physical toll—while offering a poignant exploration of mateship under fire. From the initial induction to the final, harrowing firefight at Nui Le, McKay’s account stands as one of the most realistic portrayals of the Australian soldier’s experience. Whether reflecting on the fear of combat or the camaraderie shared between men in the heat of battle, this book serves as an essential, deeply human record of the Vietnam era. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the psychological and physical intensity of war from those who lived it.
Used (good, see images, dust jacket wear and dust jacket tear) ISBN 0043550266
