About Edward Canfield Fuller
Lived 1893 – 1918 (aged 24). Edward Canfield Fuller was an American military officer.
Distinguished Service Cross
Silver Star
CITATION:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Captain Edward Canfield Fuller (MCSN: 0-2395), United States Marine Corps, is cited (Posthumously) by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Captain Fuller distinguished himself while serving with the Sixth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces at Chateau-Thierry, France, 6 June to 10 July 1918.
1st row Navy Cross Distinguished Service Cross2nd row Silver Star Purple Heart World War I Victory Medal BadgesMarine Corps Rifle Expert Marksmanship Badge Marine Corps Pistol Expert Marksmanship Badge
Honors The destroyer USS Fuller (DD-297) was named for him.
In July 1918, a Marine Corps training camp in Paoli, Pennsylvania, located on the grounds where the American Revolutionary War Battle of Paoli was fought, was named for him.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Edward Canfield Fuller?
US Marine Corps officer
When was Edward Canfield Fuller born?
Edward Canfield Fuller was born on 4 September 1893.
When did Edward Canfield Fuller die?
Edward Canfield Fuller died on 12 June 1918.
What was Edward Canfield Fuller's occupation?
Edward Canfield Fuller was a military officer.
What nationality was Edward Canfield Fuller?
Edward Canfield Fuller was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Edward Canfield Fuller
· DBpedia: Edward Fuller (U.S. Marine Corps officer)
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