| Regimental number | 6315 |
| Place of birth | Kew, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Jeweller |
| Address | 221 Punt Road, Richmond, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, James Derrick, 221 Punt Road, Richmond, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 23 November 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 29 January 1917; marched in to 6th Training Bn, Larkhill, 31 January 1917. Found guilty, 18 April 1917, of being absent without leave from midnight, 16 April, to 12.30 pm, 17 April 1917: awarded forfeiture of two days' pay; total forfeiture: 3 days' pay. Proceeded overseas to France, 25 April 1917; taken on strength, 23rd Bn, in the field, 2 May 1917. Wounded in action, 3 May 1917 (gun shot wound, left knee); admitted to 3rd Casualty Clearing Station, 4 May 1917; transferred to Ambulance Train No 31, 5 May 1917, and admitted to 11th Stationary Hospital, Rouen, 6 May 1917; transferred to England, 27 May 1917, and admitted to Bath War Hospital, 29 May 1917 (wound severe); tranmsferred to 3rd Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Dartford, 21 June 1917; discharged to No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 22 August 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suevic', 27 September 1918; discharged Melbourne, 26 February 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DERRICK Edward John |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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