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FULTON, Charles James
Personal Details
| Service Numbers: | 154, Commissioned Officer |
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| Enlisted: | 5 January 1915, HMAT Ulysses, Melbourne |
| Last Rank: | Lieutenant |
| Last Unit: | 22nd Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Cobar, New South Wales, Australia, date not yet discovered |
| Home Town: | Cobar, Cobar, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Collector |
| Memorials: | Naval Military and Air Force Club of SA - Medal Room |
Service History
World War 1 Service
| 5 Jan 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Corporal, 154, 22nd Infantry Battalion, HMAT Ulysses, Melbourne | |
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| 10 May 1915: | Embarked AIF WW1, Corporal, 154, 22nd Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '14' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Ulysses embarkation_ship_number: A38 public_note: '' | |
| 12 Sep 1915: | Involvement AIF WW1, Corporal, 154, 22nd Infantry Battalion, ANZAC / Gallipoli | |
| 18 Oct 1916: | Promoted AIF WW1, Second Lieutenant, 22nd Infantry Battalion | |
| 16 Feb 1917: | Promoted AIF WW1, Lieutenant, 22nd Infantry Battalion | |
| 24 Feb 1917: | Wounded AIF WW1, Lieutenant, Commissioned Officer, 22nd Infantry Battalion, The Outpost Villages - German Withdrawal to Hindenburg Line | |
| 22 Mar 1918: | Wounded AIF WW1, Lieutenant, Commissioned Officer, 22nd Infantry Battalion, German Spring Offensive 1918, Gassed | |
| 19 May 1918: | Wounded AIF WW1, Lieutenant, Commissioned Officer, 22nd Infantry Battalion, "Peaceful Penetration - Low-Cost, High-Gain Tactics on the Western Front" | |
| 8 Aug 1918: | Involvement AIF WW1, Lieutenant, Commissioned Officer, 22nd Infantry Battalion, The Battle of Amiens | |
| 18 Aug 1918: | Wounded AIF WW1, Lieutenant, Commissioned Officer, 22nd Infantry Battalion, "The Last Hundred Days" |
Personal Stories
Awarded the Military Cross
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: 23 May 1919
Submitted 30 July 2024 by Steve Larkins