Maurice enlisted in the Australian Imperial Forces at Newcastle, New South Wales on 28 August 1940 and allotted number NX47347.

 

Maurice stated on enlistment:
He was born at Kempsey, New South Wales on 20 September 1916, and
His next of kin was his wife, Queenie Fuller of River Street, West Kempsey, New South Wales.

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Maurice served with the following units:

• 1st Australian Infantry Training Battalion

• 2/3rd Australian Infantry Battalion

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Maurice achieved the rank of Private during his service life with the 2nd Australian Imperial Force.

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On discharge, Maurice was posted to the 2/30 Battalion 8 9 Div

Maurice was discharged on the 28 May 1941.

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Re-enlistment

 

​​Maurice re-enlisted into the Australian Citizens Military Forces at Kempsey, New South Wales on 27 February 1956 and allotted CMF number 2/217112.

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Maurice served in Australia with the 13th Infantry Battalion

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Maurice achieved the rank of Temporary Sergeant during his service with the CMF.

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Maurice was discharged from the CMF on the 7 April 1958.