Appendix I Part 2: Tom Derrick VC
An episode of the The Saga of World War 2: a Casus Belli Project podcast, hosted by Cassus Belli Guy, titled "Appendix I Part 2: Tom Derrick VC" was published on March 22, 2023 and runs 18 minutes.
March 22, 2023 ·18m · The Saga of World War 2: a Casus Belli Project
Summary
Diver Derrick was an Australian Soldier who fought in several campaigns of the second world war including the North Africa campaign, which is featured in the game, where he was present for the Battles of Tobruk and El Alamein, discussed back in Episode 14 if I’m not mistaken. Following the North African campaign he returned to Australia, received his commission and went back on campaign in the South Pacific, participating in the New Guinea Campaign where he earned his Victoria Cross. Later he participated in the battle for Borneo where he was killed by fire from a Japanese machine gun. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Episode Description
A biography of the most famous Australian Soldier of all time: Tom "Diver" Derrick, VC.
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