Marine George Reginald Bevan aged 19 and from Maidstone was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the combined attack on Dieppe. He was wounded during the action.

"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.