Derwent William Kermode

Sir Derwent William Kermode (19 June 1898 – 12 January 1960) was a British diplomat who served as Ambassador to Indonesia from 1950 to 1953 and Ambassador to Czechoslovakia from 1953 to 1955.

Early life and education Kermode was born on 19 June 1898, the son of Frederick Bacon Kermode of the Isle of Man and Florence née Marshall. He was educated at Eastbourne College, Sussex.

Career After serving during World War I with the Royal Field Artillery, Kermode entered the Consular Service in 1921. He served in various consular posts in the Far East including at Tokyo, Yokohama, Kobe, Seoul (Consul-General), Mukden and Tamsui. He remained in the post until 1953. He then served as Ambassador to Czechoslovakia from 1953 to 1955.

Kermode retired to England and was ordained a priest. From 1956, he was curate of St Peter's Church, Portishead, Somerset, a post he retained for a year until his death. and promoted to Knight Commander (KCMG) in the 1952 Birthday Honours.