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John Dean is born to parents Burt Dean and Annie Bates.
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John Dean and his family move to Brooklyn when he was just 6 months old.
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John Dean met Anna Abbey in 1938.
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John Dean and Anna Abbey get married.
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Alan Dean, John and Anna's first child, is born.
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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.
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The Battle of the Philippines Liberation, an important battle John took part in, begins.
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On February 2nd, 1946, John Dean receives his discharge after serving in the Navy for 22 months.
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Tom Dean, the Dean's second child, is born.
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David Dean, the Dean's third child, is born.
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Ruthanne Dean, the Dean's fourth child and first daughter, is born.
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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.
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John Dean visits Horseheads Middle School on WWII Teach-In Day to be interviewed by my group and I.
