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Claude Elliott FULLER

Regimental number4806
Place of birthNowra, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationUniversity English student
AddressNeville Street, Smithfield, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 8"
Weight119 lbs
Next of kinFather, S H Fuller, Neville Street, Smithfield, New South Wales
Previous military serviceServed for 5 years in the Cadets (2 years as Lieutenant).
Enlistment date9 September 1915
Place of enlistmentHolsworthy, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 8 March 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll55th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal (altered to Military Medal)


Recommendation date: 1 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 15 January 1920
Medals

Military Medal

'This N.C.O. displayed great devotion to duty and courage during the attack on POLYGON WOOD on 26th September 1917. His platoon commander was wounded early in the attack and Sergeant Fuller took command and led the platoon forward. His coolness was a fine example to his men. On reaching the objective he rendered valuable service in connection with the work of consolidation. He worked untiringly throughout the period his company were in the line after the attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76
Date: 23 May 1918

Discharge date29 April 1920
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death23 November 1978
Place of burialLevin Cemetery, New Zealand

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