Francis John Fuller
DoB: 3 August 1893
DoD: 30 March 1972
World War 1
Francis enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on the 15th June 1916 and allocated service number 6560.
Francis stated on enlistment:
He was born at Hickeys Creek, Macleay River, and
His next of kin was his wife, Elizabeth Mary Fuller.
Francis served with the following units:
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5th Field Artillery Brigade
Francis served in the Australian Imperial Force 4th May 1916 to 10th Oct 1919,
Francis served in England and France during 7th Feb 1917 to 2nd Sept 1919
The National Archives have combined his WW1 and WW2 Service Records
World War 2
Medals
Francis enlisted in the 2nd Australian Imperial Force at Newcastle, New South Wales on 9th June 1940 and allotted Army number NX45613.
Francis stated on enlistment:
He was born at Kempsey, New South Wales on 31 August 1900, and
His next of kin was his wife, Elizabeth Mary Fuller of Short Street, West Kempsey, New South Wales.
Francis served with the following units:
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4th Australian Infantry Training Battalion
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1st Australian Infantry Training Battalion
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2nd Australian Armoured Training Regiment
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6th Australian Armoured Regiment
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1st Australian Infantry Training Battalion
Francis achieved the rank of Sergeant during his service life.
On discharge, Francis was posted to the 2/6 Armoured Regiment
Francis was discharged on the 26 September 1946.
Francis's National Archives of Australia records are now open and can be viewed here