Percy Dean
Percy Dean | |
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Group of naval VC winners at Wellington Barracks hosted by King George V. Percy Dean is at left | |
| Member of Parliament for Blackburn | |
| In office 14 December 1918 – 26 October 1922 | |
| Monarch | George V |
| Preceded by | Philip Snowden |
| Succeeded by | Sydney Henn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 July 1877 Blackburn, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 20 March 1939 (aged 61) London, England |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Mentioned in Despatches |
Percy Thompson Dean, VC (20 July 1877 – 20 March 1939) was a British businessman, politician, sailor, and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces, and also a politician.