Allan A. Murray

The books by Allan A. Murray are noted for their detailed research and historical accuracy. Strong narratives move the reader through military history events that are less well known or not previously written about with multiple layers cleverly integrated to reveal the overall context, the major events and the role of key protagonists.

Allan grew up in Newcastle, Australia. Born in 1960, Allan’s own service in the Australian Army totals 40 years during which he reached the rank of Brigadier; was awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal, Australian Service Medal and Federation Star; and commanded a supply company, a logistics battalion and an infantry brigade.

Graduating from the Royal Military College-Duntroon with a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Modern History and Politics), Allan prepared himself for the commercial world gaining a Bachelor of Business and Master of Business (Integrated Logistics Management). At Army Command and Staff College he was awarded a Graduate Diploma in Management.

A prolific diarist and article writer, Allan is bringing his work to a wider audience through e-books and paperbacks. Allan’s approach is one of continuous improvement to his stories, so each new reader has an enhanced experience. He has several standalone books and five Series:

The entry price point e-book/paperback/hardcover Series, Short Military Stories.

The second price point e-book/paperback/hardcover Series, Men and Ships at War.

The third price point e-book/paperback/hardcover Series, Their World War.

The fourth price point e-book/paperback/hardcover Series about Allan’s own career, entitled From Boys' Brigade to Brigadier.

The top price point Series, Themed Collections, is available in hardcover only and brings together three or more books from across the above Series with a common theme.

Allan lives in New South Wales with wife, Ingrid, and has two adult sons. He is on social media:

Instagram. aa.murray.history and #aamurraybooks

LinkedIn. linkedin.com/in/allan-a-murray-csm-mbus-gaicd-32b0431