Cox, Derrick

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Nationality:: British

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Acting Temporary Officer Airman

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Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Leading Airman
Unit:: HMS Illustrious (87), Royal Navy
Awarded on:: January 1st, 1945

For bravery, skill and devotion to duty while serving H. M. ships in attacks on enemy oil installations at Palembang, Sumatra.

1939-1945 Star

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Defence Medal 1939-1945

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

War Medal 1939-1945

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Sources

- Rushden Research Group: Airman D Cox DSM 1945
- Page 54 | Supplement 36866, 29 December 1944 | London Gazette | The Gazette

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