Michael J. Malone

Michael John Malone, (born 27 April 1947) is an Australian writer and former soldier, who served in the Australian Army from the age of nineteen until his retirement in 1992. Malone served with the Special Air Service Regiment for most of his career, including a single tour of duty to the Vietnam War in 1969–70. In 1989, Malone was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the Australian Army.

Early life, family and education Malone was born on 27 April 1947 in Binnaway, New South Wales. He is the first child of Edmund (Ned) and Joyce Malone, and elder brother of Helen Ryan (née Malone). as part of the SASR 40th anniversary celebrations. was published in April 2015. In 2024, Malone published his memoir, Two Ranks On The Road, 35 Years of Australian Special Forces Service As of May 2026, he has begun to finalize his new biography on Australian Victoria Cross winner Peter Badcoe. This podcast is co-hosted and produced by Malone's son, Toby.

Personal life Malone met his future wife, Joanne Blue, at a house party in 1974 and the two were married on 19 April 1975.