John Derrick
English professional footballer
About John Derrick
Lived 1891 – 1938 (aged 46). John Derrick was a British military personnel and association football player.
John Henry Derrick (8 December 1891 – 22 April 1938) was an English professional footballer who made over 130 appearances as a forward in the Football League for Nottingham Forest.
Personal life In June 1915, 10 months after the outbreak of the First World War, Derrick enlisted as a private in the Leicestershire Regiment. While serving with the 2nd Battalion of the regiment, he was wounded in Mesopotamia in April 1916. Derrick died following an operation for "gastric trouble" at Nottingham City Hospital in April 1938 and was buried in Wilford Hill Cemetery.
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Who was John Derrick?
English professional footballer (1891-1938)
When was John Derrick born?
John Derrick was born on 8 December 1891 in Nottingham.
When did John Derrick die?
John Derrick died on 22 April 1938 in Nottingham.
What was John Derrick's occupation?
John Derrick was a military personnel and association football player.
What nationality was John Derrick?
John Derrick was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Derrick (footballer)
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