Derick Barton
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Frederick Bertram "Derick"•Barton |
| Used name | Derick•Barton |
| Born | 19 June 1900 in Paddington, England (GBR) |
| Died | 20 November 1993 (aged 93 years 5 months 1 day) in Blackrock, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown (IRL) |
| Affiliations | British Army, (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Captain Frederick Bertram Barton, known as Derick, was educated at Eton College, and then the Sandhurst Military Academy, before becoming a lieutenant with the 17th/21st Lancers. After service in World War II he retired as an honorary captain and settled in the Republic of Ireland. Between 1966-68 he was president of the Royal Dublin Society. Barton’s son Chris won a silver medal with the Great Britain rowing eights at the 1948 Olympics.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Modern Pentathlon | GBR |
Derick Barton | |||
| Individual, Men (Olympic) | 28 |
Olympic family relations
- Father of Chris Barton