July 23, 1922 - November 10, 1981
George Robert Dean was born in Hamilton, Ontario, later residing in Niagara Falls, NY, USA. He died in St. Catharines, Ontario.
P/O George Robert Dean was a member of 440 Squadron. His service number prior to commission was R200827.
He attended No. 9 EFTS, Course 89. He received his wings at 6 SFTS on April 6, 1944 and was posted to 440 Squadron on April 5, 1945. His first operation flight was on the 7th and was still with the unit in late August upon disbandment. In the photo, he is sitting on the engine on the right.
F/O G.R. Dean flew seven combat operations between 7-April-1945 and 13-Apr-1945 based upon Operations Record Book Form 541 for April 1945 [AIR 27-1880-28 & Canadian Héritage (RG24-E-7) Microfilm Reel Number – C-12318 Images: 1000 – 1017] – Why did P/O G.R. Dean’s combat operations end after 13.4.45? No references located in the Operations Record Books to provide explanation such as medical reason, etc. No. 440 Sqn at No. 14 A.P.C. Warmwell, U.K 23.4.45.
Repatriation to Canada: After posting out of 416 Sqn in Jan/46 G.R. Dean returned to Canada and then crossed the Canada / U.S. border for re-entry and residence in Niagara Falls, New York, U.S.A. on January 19, 1946.
Commissioning and Promotions: 7-Apr-1944 R200827 Sgt George Robert Dean (J43855); Canada Gazette, 1867-1946 (Dominion of Canada), vol. 78, no. 25, Regular Issue, June 17, 1944 – Commissioned as a Pilot Officer. Promotion to Temporary Flying Officer: - 7 Oct/44 Canada Gazette September 1, 1945 RETIREMENTS: The undermentioned are retired: T/F/O G. R. Dean, CAN (J43855) 18 Jan 46 Canada Gazette, 1867-1946 (Dominion of Canada), vol. 80, no. 19, Regular Issue, May 11, 1946.
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