| Regimental number | 6/2597 |
| Address | North Road, Papanui, Christchurch |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, G Derrett, North Road, Papanui, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 27 Willochra on |
| Final rank | Lance Corporal |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This non commissioned officer was in command of the Battalion runners during the battle of Messines on the 7th, 8th and 9th of June, and he carried out his duties in a most cheerful and exemplary manner. Immediately subsequent to the capture of objectives, amidst intense shelling, he personally located the Headquarters of Companies, and afterwards maintained communication. His personal example to all with whom he came in contact.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | CWGC records family name as DERRET. |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 22 |
| Place of burial | Lijessenthoek Military Cemetery (Plot XXI, Row F, Grave No 13A), Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: George Daniel and Sarah Derret, Vague's Road, Papanui, Christchurch |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Sixth |