Background
Dean, Basil was born on November 12, 1915 in Newbury, England. Son of James Arthur and Winifred Elsie (Baverstock) Dean.
Dean, Basil was born on November 12, 1915 in Newbury, England. Son of James Arthur and Winifred Elsie (Baverstock) Dean.
Diploma journalism U. College, London, England., 1936.
Editorial staff Daily Herald, London, England., 1936-1938, Spectator, Hamilton, Ontario, 1938-1941. London correspondent Southam Newspapers of Canada, 1945-1949. Associate editor, chief editorial writer Calgary Herald since 1949.
Served as squadron leader Royal Canadian Air Force, 1941-1945. Member United Military Services Institute Calgary. Club: Ranchmen’s (Calgary).
Married Florence Jean Brown, December 25, 1941. Children: Michael Thomas James, Christopher Allen.