Tom Derrick
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 80 years ago |
| Date of birth | March 20,1914 |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Born | Medindie |
| Australia | |
| Date of died | May 24,1945 |
| Died | Tarakan |
| Indonesia | |
| Place of burial | Labuan War Cemetery, Labuan, Malaysia |
| Unit | 2/48th Battalion |
| Years of service | 1940–45 |
| Job | Soldier |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | |
| Nicknam | "Diver" |
| Servic number | SX7964 |
| Servicebranch | Second Australian Imperial Force |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1881010 |
Tom Derrick Life story
Thomas Currie "Diver" Derrick, VC, DCM was an Australian soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces.