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Colin Dunmore Fuller
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Colin Dunmore Fuller (1882–1953) was an Australian farmer and soldier who served in World War One.
Biography
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.[2]
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.[3]
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Education
He completed his schooling at the Sydney Church of England Grammar School.[1]
Career
In his youth, he worked as a horseman and a farmer.[1]
Military career
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.[4][5]
Awards and honours
He was Mentioned in Despatches for his military service.[6]
For his military services, he was published in The London Gazette.[7] He also received a Distinguished Service Order at the 1917 New Year Honours.[8]
He also received an Order of the Nile award for his services in World War One.[5][1]
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