Derek Deighton

Summary

Derek Deighton is a human^[1]. He was born in Kandy^[2]. He was born on +1930-11-21T00:00:00Z^[3]. He passed away in Melbourne^[4]. He died on +1991-04-16T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a military officer^[6].

Key Facts

• Derek Deighton's place of birth was Kandy^[2].
• Derek Deighton died in Melbourne^[4].
• Derek Deighton was born on +1930-11-21T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Derek Deighton died on +1991-04-16T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Derek Deighton held citizenship in Australia^[7].
• Derek Deighton's professions included military officer^[6].
• Derek Deighton's education included a stint at Mentone Grammar School^[8].
• Derek Deighton was educated at Royal Military College^[9].
• Derek Deighton received the National Medal^[10].
• Derek Deighton received the Member of the Order of the British Empire^[11].
• Derek Deighton received the Officer of the Order of Australia^[12].
• Derek Deighton is recorded as male^[13].
• Derek Deighton's instance of is recorded as human^[14].
• Derek Deighton's military branch is recorded as Australian Army^[15].
• Derek Deighton's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general^[16].
• Derek Deighton's residence is recorded as Balaclava^[17].
• Derek Deighton's residence is recorded as Balaclava^[18].
• Derek Deighton's participated in conflict is recorded as Korean War^[19].
• Derek Deighton's participated in conflict is recorded as Vietnam War^[20].
• Derek Deighton's family name is recorded as Deighton^[21].
• Derek Deighton's given name is recorded as Derek^[22].
• Derek Deighton's given name is recorded as Christopher^[23].
• Derek Deighton's given name is recorded as John^[24].
• Derek Deighton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[25].
• Derek Deighton's name in native language is recorded as Derek Christopher John Deighton^[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Derek Deighton was born in Kandy^[2]. He was born on +1930-11-21T00:00:00Z^[3].

Education

Educated at Mentone Grammar School^[8], a high school^[27], in Australia^[28], founded in 1923^[29] and Royal Military College^[9], a military academy^[30], in Australia^[31], founded in 1911^[32].

Career and Affiliations

Derek Deighton's professions included military officer^[6].

Recognition

Awards received include National Medal^[10], a medallion^[33], in Australia^[34], founded in 1975^[35]; Member of the Order of the British Empire^[11], an award^[36], in United Kingdom^[37]; and Officer of the Order of Australia^[12], a grade of an order^[38], in Australia^[39].

Death and Burial

Derek Deighton died on +1991-04-16T00:00:00Z^[5]. He passed away in Melbourne^[4].

FAQs

Where was Derek Deighton born?

Derek Deighton was born in Kandy^[2].

Where did Derek Deighton die?

Derek Deighton died in Melbourne^[4].

What did Derek Deighton do for work?

Derek Deighton worked as military officer^[6].

Where did Derek Deighton go to school?

Derek Deighton was educated at Mentone Grammar School^[8] and Royal Military College^[9].

What awards did Derek Deighton receive?

Honors received include National Medal^[10], Member of the Order of the British Empire^[11], and Officer of the Order of Australia^[12].