Historical information

All 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) The soldier on the left standing is Frank Dean. The soldier sitting is wearing a “DCM” being Bruno Flematti No 54679 1 RAR, awarded the DCM over 4 actions in Vietnam 1968/69. On the rear stamped in purple “Nov.69.H”
(.2) The soldier centre is Bruno Flematti, soldier on the right is Frank Dean.
(.3) Soldier centres is Frank Dean. On the rear in black pen “The terrific trio”.
(.4) The man on the left is possibly Max (Dad) Kelly, centre is Frank Dean, the man on the right also appears to be wearing a BEM.
(.5) Frank Dean is 2nd from the right, the man on the left also appears to be wearing a BEM.
(.7) On the rear in black pen “1999”

Physical description

All photos are in colour.
(.1) Group of 5 people, 3 standing, 2 sitting, 3 are in uniform, 1 man and 1 female and a dog.
(.2) Group of 3 soldiers, 2 Sgt’s and 1 Staff Sgt.
(.3) Group of 3 soldiers in Mess Dress.
(.4) Three men in civilian clothes wearing medals, 2 wearing hats.
(.5) Four men in civilian clothes wearing medals.
(.6) Barracks scene across gardens with large banner “Welcome home Diggers”.
(.7) Parade showing a large banner with details of 1 RAR’s service and Battle Honours.