William Allen Fuller
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William Allen Fuller (April 15, 1836 – December 28, 1905) was a conductor on the Western & Atlantic Railroad during the American Civil War era. He was most noted for his role in the 1862 Great Locomotive Chase, a daring sabotage mission and raid conducted by soldiers of the Union Army in northern Georgia. Fuller's determined pursuit prevented the Union agents from driving a captured train north to Tennessee and the Union lines.
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Born | (1836-04-15)April 15, 1836 Henry County, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | December 28, 1905(1905-12-28) (aged 69) |
Resting place | Oakland Cemetery, Georgia, U.S. 33°44′55″N 84°22′17″W |
Known for | Great Locomotive Chase |
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Children | 10 |
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