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Derrick, Tom
UK, Recipients of the Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1855-1918
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Full Name
Derrick, Tom
Date Of Birth
20 Mar 1914
Birth Place
Adelaide, Medindie, Australia
Nationality
British
Resided Place
Australia
Date Of Death
24 May 1945
Fate
Died from wounds
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Known as 'Diver'. Served through Second World War including the North African Campaign, Siege of Tobruk, First Battle of El Alamein, Second Battle of El Alamein, South West Pacific Theatre, New Guinea Campaign, Salamaua-Lae Campaign, Borneo Campaign and Battle of Tarakan. His Resting Place is in the Labuan War Cemetery.
Rank Name
Lieutenant
Gazette Date
18 Feb 1943
Service
Australian Army
Regiment
2/48th Australian Infantry Battalion
Place of Death
Tarakan Island, Borneo
Conflict Period
Other Service
Served For
United Kingdom
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War Medal 1939 - 1945
award
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
award
1939-1945 Star
award
Victoria Cross (VC)
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Publication Title
UK, Recipients of the Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1855-1918
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Last Updated
29 Oct 2023
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The Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) was an extremely high level award for bravery.
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