Regimental number | 154 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Cobar, New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Collector |
Address | Cobar, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, Alexander Fulton, Barcoorah Station, Aramac, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
Unit name | 22nd Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 22nd Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 22nd Battalion Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative. When his company were caught by heavy machine gun fire during an attack, he at once went out in front of the leading wave, and rallied the sections, which had sustained heavy casualties. Though wounded, he led his men to their objective, and continued to direct the fighting until he collapsed. His determination and courage were an inspiration to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Family/military connections | Brother: [3096] 2nd Lt Alexander Roy FULTON, 8th Bn, killed in action, 20 September 1917. |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded in action, 24 February 1917 (remained at duty); 22 March 1918 (gas); 19 May 1918; 18 August 1918. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |