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 receiving the award is Frank Dean, going by the medals he is wearing this is pre Vietnam service, possibly in Malaya 1959/61.
(.2) Frank Dean on the right.
(.3 .4) Frank is 2nd from the left.
(.5) Frank is 4th from the left. Photo is post Vietnam, possibly Malaya 1969 - 71.
(.6) The RSM centre is wearing Vietnam ribbons. This is possibly Malaya, 25 years of 1 RAR.
(.7 - .10) Frank is on the left, the Officer appears to be British, most likely Malaya 1969 - 71.

Physical description

All photos are B & W.
(.1) Soldier being decorated by a Dignitory in civilian clothes.
(.2) An Officer and soldier in conversation.
(.3 .4) Group of 5 soldiers viewing an event.
(.5) Group of 7Officers/NCO’s and 2 civilians toasting in a Mess.
(.6) Two Officers and an RSM cutting a cake in a Mess.
(.7 - .10) An Officer and a senior NCO taking a salute at a parade. All the same photo.