Aussie Soldier was Denny’s first book to be published and covers a topic close to his heart – that of the Aussie digger and the ‘real’ story behind the uniform.

His family’s military history began with his Great Great Uncle Ted Hawkins who served in the Crimean war, the Boer War and WWI. His Great Grand Father, John Lingard Neave, served in the navy during WWI and Grand Father John Lingard Neave the second, served with the Militia in New Guinea.

Denny’s father Colin Neave was a professional soldier who joined the Infantry Corps and served in almost all of the Royal Australian Regiments. He saw active service in Malaya and Vietnam before retiring as a Sergeant after 20 years service.

Growing up in a military environment and seeing the professionalism of his father was the driving inspiration for Denny to continue the long family history of military service.

Denny enlisted in the Army Reserve Infantry Corps in 1989 and completed Officer Training QUR. His postings include 25RQR, 51FNQR, 9RQR, RTC QLD, SUR, 2/17RNSWR, School of Infantry and he is currently posted to 4/3RNSWR as the Battalion Second in Command with a current rank of Major. Denny is also the Editor of the Australian Infantry Magazine.

Denny’s kept busy managing his own business, documentaries and juggling his upcoming book commitments. Denny is currently researching and writing the next series of Aussie Soldier book titles including Prisoners of War, Iraq and Afghanistan. If you have a story to tell drop us an email or letter.