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John Peel
John Peel, known as Jack, was born in Newcastle in 1943. He graduated from the Army Apprentice School as a Fitter and Turner in 1961, completing his trade training in the engine ro...view moreJohn Peel, known as Jack, was born in Newcastle in 1943. He graduated from the Army Apprentice School as a Fitter and Turner in 1961, completing his trade training in the engine room of AV 1379 Tarra. For the next seven years, he was employed as an engine room watchkeeper with the Royal Australian Engineer’s Transportation service, where he served on all four Landing Ships Medium of 32 Small Ship Squadron and the cargo vessel John Monash, as the ships visited Papua New Guinea, Borneo, Singapore and South Vietnam. He attained the rank of Temporary Warrant Officer in 1969.
Commissioned as a Captain in 1981, Jack served as the Cadre Officer 33 Terminal Squadron and then as the Officer Commanding the Army Maritime School at Chowder Bay from 1985 to 1987, retiring as Second in Command 10 Terminal Regiment in 1988. view less
Books by John Peel
Here There Be Dragons Captain's Peril Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Objective: Bajor Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Death of Princes Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Suddenly Twins! Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Twice the Trouble Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings