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John Dean is born
John Dean is born to parents Burt Dean and Annie Bates. -
Moved to Brooklyn, New York
John Dean and his family move to Brooklyn when he was just 6 months old. -
John meets Anna
John Dean met Anna Abbey in 1938. -
John and Anna get married
John Dean and Anna Abbey get married. -
Alan Dean is born
Alan Dean, John and Anna's first child, is born. -
Enlists in Navy
When he was 25 years old, John Dean was inspired to enlist in the Navy. It was a difficult decision, especially with a wife and young son at home. -
The Battle of the Philippines Liberation Begins
The Battle of the Philippines Liberation, an important battle John took part in, begins. -
Receives discharge
On February 2nd, 1946, John Dean receives his discharge after serving in the Navy for 22 months. -
Tom is Born
Tom Dean, the Dean's second child, is born. -
David is Born
David Dean, the Dean's third child, is born. -
Ruthanne is Born
Ruthanne Dean, the Dean's fourth child and first daughter, is born. -
John Dean Retires
After working in various locations, such as taking over the offices in the Merchant Bank building on Water Street in Elmira, John Dean retires. John Dean has now been retired for 26 years. -
John Dean Visits Horseheads Middle School
John Dean visits Horseheads Middle School on WWII Teach-In Day to be interviewed by my group and I.
