Colin Dunmore Fuller (1882–1953) was an Australian farmer and soldier who served in World War One.
Colin Dunmore Fuller | |
|---|---|
 Colin Dunmore Fuller | |
| Born | 1882 Australia |
| Died | 1953 Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Farmer and soldier |
Biography edit
He was born on 10 February 1882 in Kiama, New South Wales.[1]
He was the son of George Lawrence Fuller.[2][1]
His eldest brother George Warburton Fuller was the 22nd Premier of New South Wales.[3]
He married Amy Elsie Blanche Rea at St Luke's Anglican Church, Mosman, Sydney on 10 March 1920.[1]
He died of lung cancer on 19 September 1953 in Sydney, Australia.[1]
His cemetery is at the Woronora Memorial Park, Sutherland, New South Wales.[4]
Education edit
He completed his schooling at the Sydney Church of England Grammar School.[1]
Career edit
In his youth, he worked as a horseman and a farmer.[1]
Military Career edit
He enlisted as a lieutenant in the 6th Light Horse Regiment (Australia) and rose through the ranks to become a lieutenant colonel. He commanded the unit during the Gallipoli Campaign.[5][6]
Awards and honours edit
He was Mentioned in Despatches for his military service.[7]
For his military services, he was published in The London Gazette.[8] He also received a Distinguished Service Order at the 1917 New Year Honours.[9]
He also received an Order of the Nile award for his services in World War One.[6][1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g Hall, Richard J. "Fuller, Colin Dunmore (1882–1953)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. National Centre of Biography, Australian National University – via Australian Dictionary of Biography.
- ^ "Fuller, Colin Dunmore".
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- ^ "Colin Dunmore FULLER MID, DSO". vwma.org.au.
- ^ Holloway, David Clare (December 5, 2014). Combat Colonels: of the AIF in the Great War. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 9781922132987 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b "Colonel Colin D. Fuller – Australian Light Horse Association".
- ^ "Colonel Colin D. Fuller – Australian Light Horse Association".
- ^ "Colonel Colin Dunmore Fuller". www.awm.gov.au.
- ^ "Fuller, Colin Dunmore". Shellharbour City Council.