Steve enlisted in the Royal Australia Navy at Sydney, New South Wales on 1 July 1972, and allotted RAN number R113356.

On enlistment, Steve was transported from Sydney to Perth for basic training. This was a 5 day journey by train.

 

Steve stated on enlistment:
He was born at Werris Creek, New South Wales on4 April 1956, and 
His next of kin was his mother and father, Gwendoline Beryl & Kenneth Selwyn Fuller of Harrington, New South Wales. In 1975 Steve changed his next of kin to Ruth Hunter who he married in 1978.

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Steve served with the following units:

• HMAS Lueewin

• HMAS Melbourne

• HMAS Albatross

• VC724 Squadron

• VF805 Squadron

• Royal Australian Navy Sailing Association

• HMAS Albatross Fuel Depot

 

A brief history:

1 Jul 1972 - Together with other recruits, travelled by train to Perth, Australia

6 Jul 1972 - Joined HMAS Leeuwin as a junior recruit
12 months schooling in academics and naval subjects
7 Jul 1973 - Graduates from HMAS Leeuwin

Jul 1973 - Joins HMAS Melbourne as an Ordinary Seaman
3 months sea duties including RIMPAC 73

Oct 1973 - Joins HMAS Albatross for trade training
Phase 1 Air Technical Aircraft

Dec 1973 - Joins 724 Squadron at HMAS Albatross 

Early 1976 - Joins 805 Squadron at HMAS Albatross
Jul 76 805 Sqn emabarks HMAS Melbourne for Kangaroo Two 
Nov 76 805 Sqn disembaks HMAS Melbourne and returns to HMAS Albatross 
Jan 77 805 Sqn embarks HMAS Melbourne for RIMPC 77 and San Diego for SG2 Tracker replacement pickup
Apr 77 805 Sqn disembarks HMAS Melbourne

Jul 77 HMAS Albatross Fuel Depot

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Steve achieved the rank of Petty Officer during his service life.

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On discharge, Steve was posted to 724 Squadron

Steve was discharged on the 5th July 1982