BEVAN, George Reginald
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Rank:
Marine
Unit / Base:
40RM Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Number:
CH/X105473
Honours & Awards:
Marine George Reginald Bevan was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the combined attack on Dieppe.
Account By Lieutenant H.G. Loe regarding Marine Bevan
"When there was no possibility of landing, my Chasseur was ordered to close into the beach to pick up survivors. Whilst doing this the survivors were being machine gunned in the water. Marine Bevan went aft and located one M.G. on the East Cliff which he silenced, with L.M.G. fire. He continued to fire at others until the Chasseur was hit aft and his gun was blown off its mounting. He showed great courage throughout.
Sources
London Gazette 35729, page 4328.
National Archives file WO373/93.
Report by Lt. Loe in the 40RM Commando War Diary 1942.
Notes
The original citation shows under service number CL/105010. London Gazettes shows the actual service number as CH/X105473. He was recommended by Lieut. H.G. Loe and it is endorsed with the signatures of Capt. J.C. Manners and Brig. Laycock.
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