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Andrew Fulton

1927 – 2021

Canadian admiral

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About Andrew Fulton

Lived 1927 – 2021 (aged 93–94). Andrew Fulton was a Canadian naval officer.

Vice Admiral James Andrew Fulton CMM, CD (23 January 1927 – 7 August 2021) was a Canadian Forces officer who served as Commander Maritime Command from 6 August 1980 to 29 July 1983.

Career Fulton joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1944 and completed his training in 1946. He became Commanding Officer of the frigate in 1961 while he was Lieutenant-Commander (LCdr), Deputy Program Manager Missile Systems 1962 and Director of Naval Operations at National Defence Headquarters in 1964. before retiring on 29 July 1983.

Awards and decorations

Fulton's personal awards and decorations include the following:

Canadian versionCanadian Forces' Decoration (CD)with two Clasp for 32 years of services

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
2021
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy
Awards
Order of Military Merit (Canada); Canadian Forces Decoration; Order of Saint John (chartered 1888)
Also known as
James Andrew Fulton

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Andrew Fulton's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Andrew Fulton?

Canadian admiral

When was Andrew Fulton born?

Andrew Fulton was born on 23 January 1927 in Ottawa.

When did Andrew Fulton die?

Andrew Fulton died in 2021.

What was Andrew Fulton's occupation?

Andrew Fulton was a naval officer.

What nationality was Andrew Fulton?

Andrew Fulton was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andrew Fulton

· Wikidata: Q16090493

· DBpedia: Andrew Fulton (admiral)

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