Donald John Dean
Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1897–1985) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with D. J. Dean (soccer).
Colonel Donald John Dean VC OBE TD DL (19 April 1897 – 9 December 1985) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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Donald John Dean | |
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Born | 19 April 1897 Herne Hill, London |
Died | 9 December 1985(1985-12-09) (aged 88) Sittingbourne, Kent |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1915–1945 |
Rank | Colonel |
Service number | 21378 |
Unit | London Regiment The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Royal Pioneer Corps |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Victoria Cross Order of the British Empire Order of the Dannebrog Territorial Decoration |
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