Lawrence Joseph Fuller (20 December 1914 – 19 August 1998) was an American army major general who served as the deputy director of the Defense Intelligence Agency.[1]
Lawrence Joseph Fuller | |
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| Born | 20 December 1914 Everett, Washington |
| Died | 19 August 1998 (aged 83) |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards |  Dist. Svc Medal Legion of Merit |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Fuller |
Early life
editFuller was born in Everett, Washington, and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he attended Grand Rapids Junior College. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1940. He also graduated from the University of Michigan, from George Washington University, and from Stanford University.
Military career
editDuring World War II, Fuller served in the Pacific and with the 3rd Army in Europe. He was the Deputy Judge Advocate General of the United States Army from 1967 to 1971.[1] He is the recipient of two Army Distinguished Service Medals and one Legion of Merit.[2]
Post-military life
editHe lived in the Washington, D.C. area from 1959 until 1994, when he moved from Great Falls to Baltimore. He died of a heart attack on 19 August 1998.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Obituaries: Lawrence Joseph Fuller DIA Deputy Director". Washington Post. 23 August 1998. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ^ "Lawrence Joseph Fuller". Military Times Hall of Valor. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
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