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Francis Derham

1885 – 1957

Australian soldier and lawyer

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About Francis Derham

Lived 1885 – 1957 (aged 71–72). Francis Derham was a military personnel.

Major General Francis Plumley Derham, (15 May 1885 – 22 October 1957) was an Australian solicitor and a senior officer in the Australian Army during the Second World War.

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Important facts

Born

15 May 1885, Camberwell

Birth century

19th century

Died

1957, East Melbourne

Occupation

Military personnel

Education

University of Melbourne

Awards

Order of the Bath; Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration; Companion of the Order of the Bath; Croix de Guerre 1914–1918 (France); Distinguished Service Order; Mentioned in Despatches

Also known as

Francis Plumley Derham

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Francis Derham's

Alexander Graham Bell

Frequently asked questions

Who was Francis Derham?

Australian soldier and lawyer

When was Francis Derham born?

Francis Derham was born on 15 May 1885 in Camberwell.

When did Francis Derham die?

Francis Derham died in 1957 in East Melbourne.

What was Francis Derham's occupation?

Francis Derham was a military personnel.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francis Derham

· Wikidata: Q24250727

· DBpedia: Francis Derham

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