Major General Derek Christopher John Deighton, (21 November 1930 – 16 April 1991) was a senior officer of the

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. He was the brother of Brigadier John Deighton MC.

Early life

Deighton attended

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, and graduated from the

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in 1952.

Australian Army

Derek served overseas in Korea during 1953–54, Japan, UK, Germany, and Vietnam (during war 1967–68). Deighton served as the Chief of Staff Logistics Command 1978–1979 and finally as General Officer Commanding Logistics Command. As of 2015, Derek is one of three

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officers to reach the rank of major general.

References

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