An Ordinary Soldier Book Review

Doug Beattie was born in Northern Ireland and joined the British Army at 16. A boy soldier who at 15 had accidentally shot his best friend in the head. His friend survived however Doug needed to get out of Northern Ireland. Following in family foot steps Doug joined the Royal Irish Regiment and throughout training was subjected to intense bullying. Quickly recognised for his soldiering skills Doug was promoted through the ranks to Regimental Sergeant Major and then commissioned. As a Captain in the Royal Irish Regiment he was sent to Garmsir, Afghanistan as part of a Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team (OMLT).