On 15 February 2002, exactly 60 years after the fall of Singapore to the Japanese Imperial Forces, Lt. Dean and his family were invited by the National Archives of Singapore to the official opening of Reflections at Bukit Chandu, a World War II Interpretative Centre, commemorating the Malay Regiment who defended the western sector of Singapore in February 1942.

We are grateful to Lt. Dean's generosity in sharing his memories and experience recorded in our documentaries which are screened at both the Bukit Chandu Theatre and the AV Theatre at Memories at Old Ford Factory, a new permanent gallery on the significant 3 years and 8 months of the Japanese Occupation, which began when Singapore was renamed Syonan-to on 16 February 1942.

Listen to Lt. Dean's moving account about the Battle at Bukit Chandu and the courage and perseverance displayed by the Malay Regiment.

(clip 1) - Lt. Dean's account on the Battle of Bukit Chandu
(clip 2) - Lt. Dean's impression of the Malay Regiment