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| − | Enlisted in the CMF on 6 Nov 1940 and moved to Melville camp on 8 Dec 1940, posted to the [[16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlanders)]]. Jack was granted Christmas leave from 24 - 31 Dec 1940. On 21 Mar 1941 Jack was appointed Lance Corporal, and on 1 Oct 1941 he was called up for full time duty. He was promoted Acting Corporal on 9 Oct 1941. | + | Enlisted in the CMF on 6 Nov 1940 and moved to Melville camp on 8 Dec 1940, posted to the [[16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlanders Regiment))]]. Jack was granted Christmas leave from 24 - 31 Dec 1940. On 21 Mar 1941 Jack was appointed Lance Corporal, and on 1 Oct 1941 he was called up for full time duty. He was promoted Acting Corporal on 9 Oct 1941. |
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| Date of Birth | 11 Dec 1922 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Death | 5 Feb 2011, aged 88 |
| Place of Death | Mandurah, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 20 years,7 months |
| Description | 5'6" (1.68m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; grey gree eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Address | 'Glenview' Peet road, Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs Amelia Fuller |
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| Reg Number | [recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6475283 W8679 & WX29841] |
| Date of Enlistment | 13 Jul 1942 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | 16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlanders Regiment) |
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| Monument(s) | Roleystone Roll of Honour |
Pre War
War Service
Enlisted in the CMF on 6 Nov 1940 and moved to Melville camp on 8 Dec 1940, posted to the 16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlanders Regiment)). Jack was granted Christmas leave from 24 - 31 Dec 1940. On 21 Mar 1941 Jack was appointed Lance Corporal, and on 1 Oct 1941 he was called up for full time duty. He was promoted Acting Corporal on 9 Oct 1941.
In May 1942 Jack participated in he No. 3 Unarmed Combat Course, run at Bassendean, rejoining the battalion on 8 Jun 1942. He enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 13 Jul 1942. He attended a course for Junior NCOs at Northam from 14 Nov - 31 Dec 1942
Original nok was his father Alfred Hansford Fuller, but on 24 Feb 1944 it was changed to his mother Amelia.
Darwin 20 Jun 1943 - 21 Nov 1944
New Britain 21 Nov 1944 - 29 Jan 1946
discharged9 Jan 1947
Post War
On 30 Mar 1946 Jack married Margaret Mary Duckett (1922 - 1988). Two sons & 2 daughters including Jennifer Elizabeth.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1954 Eaton avenue, Mt Barker, yardman; 1958 - 1963 at 38 Dover road, 1972 at 41 Newborough street Scarborough, credit officer; 1972 at Scarborough, manager; 1977 - 1980 at 40 Kempenfeldt avenue Marmion, manager (and Jennifer Elizabeth)
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