Background
FULLER, Ben Hebard was born on February 27, 1870 in Big Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Stephen C. and Frances (Morrison) Fuller.
Major general United States Marine Corps
FULLER, Ben Hebard was born on February 27, 1870 in Big Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Stephen C. and Frances (Morrison) Fuller.
United States Naval Academy.
C. Naval Cadet, 1885. Transferred to United States Marine Corps and commander Second Lieutenant, 1881. Promoted First Lieutenant, 1893.
Captain, 1899; Major, 1903. Lieutenant Colonel, 1911. Colonel, 1916; Brigadier General, 1918.
Served on United States Ship Columbia. Spanish-American War, Philippines, 1899-1901. Boxer Relief Expedition, Peking, 1900.
Command Second Brigade, United States Marines, Santo Domingo, 1918-1919. Now Commanding Officer, United States Marine Corps. Commended for bravery at Tientsin, 1900.
Clubs: Army and Navy (Washington, District of Columbia), New York Yacht.
Spouse Mary Katherine Offiey, October 26, 1882, Washington, D.