Historical information

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.

Physical description

.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.

Inscriptions & markings

.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"