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From Miner to Major
by Peter Lawless



Peter Lawless has spent his life serving his country. In From Miner To Major he tells the story of his 44 years in the military. From National Service to the regulars and into The Rifles, he describes his experiences in Africa, Asia and Europe in this intriguing memoir. To order your copy please click HERE and please see a book launch invitation from The Memoir Club HERE. 

National Service changed Peter Lawless’ life. Finding himself suited to the army lifestyle, he joined the Oxford and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry straight from recruit training. Steadily working his way through the ranks, he became an officer in the rank of major in the Royal Green Jackets, now known as The Rifles. His service took him around the world, to Greece, Cyprus and Egypt, Kenya, Malaya, Brunei, Borneo and Berlin. Before he was commissioned, he received the Meritorious Service Medal. This marked the completion of 27 years of unblemished service.

National Service changed Peter Lawless’ life. Finding himself suited to the army lifestyle, he joined the Oxford and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry straight from recruit training. Steadily working his way through the ranks, he became an officer in the rank of major in the Royal Green Jackets, now known as The Rifles. His service took him around the world, to Greece, Cyprus and Egypt, Kenya, Malaya, Brunei, Borneo and Berlin. Before he was commissioned, he received the Meritorious Service Medal. This marked the completion of 27 years of unblemished service.

From Miner To Major vividly describes the nature of life in the army. The challenges of maintaining a happy marriage and a stable family life while serving around the world are captured here, as well as the difficult transition to civilian life. Written with a warm, irreverent sense of humour the book also serves as a loving tribute to Peter’s late wife Enid, who supported him throughout his career and out onto ‘Civvi Street’. Peter and Enid were married for 54 years. Their family includes two sons and three granddaughters.