Enlisted in the 2nd Australian Imperial Force at Newcastle, New South Wales on 28 August 1940 and allotted number NX47347. He stated on enlistment that:
he was born at Kempsey, New South Wales on 20 September 1916, and
his next of kin was his Wife, Mrs Queenie Fuller of River Street, West Kempsey, New South Wales

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Served in Australia with the following units:
1st Australian Infantry Training Battalion
2/3rd Australian Infantry Battalion

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Rank: Private

Posting on Discharge: 2/30 Battalion 8 9 Div

Discharge Date:  28 May 1941

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Enlisted in the Australian Citizens Military Forces at Kempsey, New South Wales on 27 February 1956 and allotted Army number 2/212112

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Served in Australia with the 13th Australian Infantry Battalion

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Rank: Temporary Sergeant Maurice John Fuller 2/212112

Discharge Date: 7 April 1958