One postcard size photo of guard detachment A Coy 67 Btn. Four photocopies of same Signatures of 21 Australian soldiers

The photos relate to the service of Francis William (Dinky) Dean BEM VX93960 2nd AIF and 3742 ARA 1943-1975. Refer to Cat. No. 124.2 for his service history. All photos taken in Japan with BCOF..1) Black and white photo showing two soldiers standing outside a building with sign on left. .2) Black and white photo showing a group of 15 footballers and two men in uniform in three rows. .3) Black and white photo showing a group of 11 hockey players and one man in uniform in three rows. .4) Sepia tone photo showing a large group of NCO's in four rows outside a building. F.W. Dean is in the front row, 2nd from left. .1) On front sign: "BCOF RTO FUKUYAMA FREIGHT" .2) On rear in pencil: " Bn Rugby League Team Runners Up 1948 Bde Comp with CO Lt Col R.H. Marson DSO" Stamped in purple "Issued by Public Relations HQ BCOF for information" .3) On rear in pencil: "Bn Hockey team, Winner 1948 Bde Comp with Lt Col R.H. Marson DSO, CO 65th Aust INF BN" Stamped in purple: same as Item .2) .4) On rear in pencil " Members of 65th Aust INF BN Sgts Mess WO1 SCHOLE"military, photography, bcof, 65th bn

Coloured poster listing all units - Navy Army & Air Force in BCOF period - Japan 1946. Mounted on purple backing, white metal frame, glass front, masonite backing.BCOF 50th Reunion - Dubbo NSW March 1996 On back in black texta: Donated by: Maurie Smith. Seymour Vicdocuments - posters, frame accessories

This Brodie helmet was issued to the BCOF (Japan) in 1946Rare version with Rising Sun BadgeSteel Brodie Helmet with kahki WWII textured (non-reflectiev) paint, leather skul band and webbing chin strap. This helmet has a Rising Sun Badge affixed to the front.brodie, helmet, bcof

BCOF Japan Associationplaque

Black and white photo of Barry McKillop (BCOF RAN) Kure Japan.see item d/025536953 s/a (v) McKillop H.M.A.S. Commonwealth Kure Japan

BCOF association official Journal, Black and white, 52 printed pages, Anzac day april 2000

This is the original Medal of VX145971 Capt H F Clark. Capt Clark served with the AMF BCOF/Japan.This is the original Medal.One oval silver medal with appropriate ribbon.On the circumference of the Medal VX 145971Capt H F Clark AMF.amf vx 145971 capt h f clark bcof/japan

SX37291 J W Vienna enlisted into the Australian Army on 07 October 1944 and was posted to 67th Battalion (BCOF).The items are the originals belonging to SX 37291 J W Vienna.Medals, photographs, lapel badgesSX 37291 J W Vienna, Medals include Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Korea Medal, Korea UN Medal.sx37291 j w vienna,, photogtaphs, lapel badges

Robert Joseph TULIP enlisted in the RAAF No 148496 on 12.4.1944 age 28 years. At wars end he re engaged in the Interim Airforce in 1946. He embarked for Japan as part of BCOF on 19.4.1947.He was discharged on 23.3.1949 holding the rank of Flight Rigger Leading Aircraftsman. (LAC). BCOF, British Commonwealth Occupation Force Japan. He would have been entitled to other service medals.War Medal 1939-45 & ribbon with safety pin through.148496 R J TULIP (RAAF)medals, military, history

Thought to have been bought home from Japan by an Australian soldier who was a member of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) Silver ? cigarette Case from Japan.

All the photos relate to the collection of Francis William (Dinky) DEAN BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1 RAR, 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service history.(.1) Sepia tone photo with 2 soldiers standing. The taller on the right is F.W.(Dinky) Dean as a young soldier. (.2) Sepia tone photo with 5 soldiers in a street. F Dean is 2nd man from the right. (.3) Sepia tone photo with a shield showing a scroll at the top and bottom relating to “HQ Coy 65 Aust INF BN”. (.4) B & W photo showing a soldier standing besides a military vehicle, F Dean. (.5) B & W photo with a “U” shaped building in gardens being the “Lavarack Club” . (.6) B & W photo with 2 soldiers sitting on a concrete wall, F Dean with camera. (.7) B & W photo showing 3 soldiers, 2 at rear, 1 in front being F Dean. (.8) B & W photo with 2 soldiers sitting on boxes, soldier on the right is F Dean. (.9) B & W photo with 2 soldiers standing and one seated against a sign “WO’s and Sgt’s Mess”. (.10) B & W photo showing 4 soldiers sitting around a table having a drink, 2nd from the right is F Dean. (.11) B & W photo with 2 soldiers in shorts standing in front of a Jeep. (.12) Sepia tone photo showing a large group of soldiers in Battle Dress 4 rows deep, building and a hill in the background. (.11) On rear in pen, “Dad Kelly and remember Harry Woodward, taken 1945 at Morotai”photography, military, bcof

The 65th Bn was part of the B.C.O.F occupation Force in Japan after WW2, Frank “Dinky” Dean BEM is 2nd from left front row. refer cat No 124.2 for his service details.Framed photo, wood, blue and white colours, glass front, showing a group of Sergeants 38 in total out side the Sgt’s Mess.At top hand written, “SGT MESS 65 AUST INF BN FUKUYAMA JAPAN 1948”bcof, occupation japan,

Card was hand drawn to celebrate Christmas 1951 at H.M.A.S. Commonwealth .HMAS Commonwealth was a former Royal Australian Navy administered shore base located in Kure, Japan. The base was previously run by the British as HMS Commonwealth, the base was renamed HMAS Commonwealth on 1 October 1948 until it ceased operation , at which time the base was transferred to Japanese control HMAS Commonwealth(Establishment) was then transferred from 28 Apr 1952 19 Apr 1956 to KoreaChristmas card / Menu for the H.M.A.S. Commonwealth 1951 at Kure Japan. Map shows Japan and Korea where shore base was in service until 1956Xmas Greetings H.M.A.S. Commonwealthh.m.a.s. commonwealth, kure japan, korea, bcof

The article is one of series published as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 program.This story is about Jack Wilcox, a local ex serviceman. Jack served in post war Japan as a part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force.An A3 photocopy of an article from the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 program.Hand written words "Jack Wilcox" on top RH corner.bcof, jack wilcox, australia remembers 1945 - 1995, korean war

The Album contains photos in Japan, soldiers messes, accommodation, tourism, soldiers in groups. Item relating to Frank “Dinky” Dean BEM, his photo is on first page on the right, refer Cat No 124.2 for service details.Photo Album, blue fabric covers, 24 pages making 48 double sided, front cover has sewn on crown with scroll under, all in various colours.Sewn on cover, “Commonwealth British Forces”albums, photos, bcof, japan

Two up has been played by Australians since 1850's. It was popular during WWI, during which time the soldiers referred to the game as SWY (which came from the German Zwei which is the word for two.) It's popularity continued through WWII and the BCOF constantly ran "SWY" schools. The game is now only legal to be played on Anzac day in Victoria, but in other states also on remembrance day. Pennies must be from before 1938 as "Kangaroo" pennies are not acceptable.A formed piece of light timber with inserts for 2 pennieskip, pennies, swy, two up, swy school

(.1) The men are from C Coy 1 RAR firing SLR rifles at the Battalions jungle training area KOTA TINGI in south Malaya. (.2) Pte John GILES at LASAH north Malaya, operational camp for A Coy 1 RAR. (.3) Pte Victor ALLEN A Coy 1 RAR in north Malaya base camp with “FEARLESS” a 3 month old mascot who wandered into the camp and stayed. While ever music was on FEARLESS would listen. (.4) The soldier in forefront is Max (Dad) KELLY. Served 2nd AIF, BCOF, Korea, Malaya and Vietnam. The photos relate to the collection of William Francis (Dinky DEAN BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1 RAR 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service details. All photos are B & W. (.1) Five men on a range shot, four men shooting, a typed sheet attached with details. (2) A soldier kneeling aiming an SLR, a typed sheet attached with details. (.3) Soldier and small dog listening to a radio, atypical sheet attached with details. (.4) Two soldiers patrolling with rifles. (.5) Soldier splashing water over himself. (.6) Soldiers on parade right dressing. (.7) Two soldiers patrolling walking on a log. (.8) Two soldiers reading a book on Malaya. (.9) Two soldiers adjusting slings on their SLR’s. (.10) Two Officers seated having a cup of tea. (.11) Soldier kneeling aiming a shotgun. (.12) Soldier drinking from a water bottle. (.13) Soldier kneeling with a small black dog. (.14) Soldier holding an SLR rifle. (.15) Two soldiers leaning out of an aircraft. (.16) Soldier playing a guitar. (.17) Two soldiers kneeling holding a tin of food. All photos are stamped on the rear in purple. “Public Relations Australian Army Force, GHQ FARELF” (then either) “ELL & a number” or GUN & a Number MC”photography, military, malaya

.1) The first medal on the left is the BEM. There are 9 clasps denoting overseas service and 3 clasps denoting Long Service. Francis William (Dinky) Dean enlisted in the 2nd AIF No VX93960 on 16.12.43 age 18 years. He went on to serve with the 2nd/2nd Pioneers in the islands ending up on Morotai at wars end. At the end of 1945 while still overseas 3 new Battalions were formed for service wth BCOF in Japan. They were the 65th, 66th and 67th Bn’s made up from 3 Aust Divisions 6th, 7th and 9th. Frank was one of the first to sign up in the 65th Bn with same Regt No. They moved to Japan in early 1946. While still in Japan in 1947 there was a period called the Interim Army while the 65th, 66th and 67th Bn’s were designated 1st, 2nd and 3rd Bn’s R.A.R, Aust Regular Army. His Regt No changed to 3742 and the 65th became the 1st Batt of the R.A.R. He then served with 1 RAR in Korea 7.4.52 to 28.2.53, 3.3.54 to 24.3.56. Malaya during the Emergency/ Confrontation Oct 1959 to Oct 1961. Vietnam 1.6.65 to 7.6. 66, 18.3.68 to 11.2.69. Malaya 1969-70. Frank was discharged from the Army on 19.12.1975 with the rank of Quarter Master Sergeant with a total of 32 years service. He was the longest serving member of 1 RAR, he had a final posting to RMC prior to discharge. BEM (British Empire Medal) For service in Korea. BCOF (British Commonwealth Occupation Force Japan) RAR ( Royal Australian Regiment) RMC (Royal Military College Duntroon) In 2004 Frank was the guest of honour at the new Coral Lines Lavarack Barracks Townsville, a street was named “Dean drive” after him. Frank passed away on 11.2.2005 age 79 years. .1) Medal set, miniatures, brass plate mounted, set of (16) re F.W Dean BEM. .2) Name badge - battalion badge for unit associations. Black plastic backing with pin, black name on gold background. .2) "Frank Dean 1RAR"numismatics, medals, military, badges, metalcraft

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Ceramic Electric Isolator cream in colour.Made in Occupied Japan K in diamond symbol

B.C.O.F.association plaque, wooden base, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, with crown,,