Don enlisted in the Australian Regular Army at Marrickville, New South Wales on 8 August 1951 and allotted Army number 2/ 5206.

 

Don stated on enlistment:
He was born at Kempsey, New South Wales on 30 September 1930, and
His next of kin was his father, Francis John Fuller of Short Street, West Kempsey, New South Wales.

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Served in Australia with the following units:

1. 1st Australian Recruit Training Battalion

2. 1st Royal Australian Regiment

3. 11th Australian National Service Training Battalion

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Don embarked at Sydney, New South Wales for service overseas with the 1st Royal Australian Regiment per His Majesty's Transport 'DEVONSHIRE' on 3 March 1952.

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Don served in both Japan and Korea from 3 March 1952 to 8 April 1953 with the with the 1st Royal Australian Regiment.

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Don disembarked in New South Wales per 'NEW AUSTRALIA' from Korea on 8 March 1953​​

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Don achieved the rank of Corporal during his service life.

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On discharge, Don was posted to the 1st Royal Australian Regiment

Don was discharged on the 18 May 1956.