Captain Patrick Porteous VC – Operation Jubilee the Dieppe Raid

The Dieppe Raid VC’s

This is the very first educational plaque that shares the bravery of these three soldiers and all who fought at Dieppe. – Captain John Foote VC – Lt. Col. Charles Merritt VC – Captain Patrick Porteous
  • Memorial Text
  • The Dieppe Raid VC’s
  • The Victoria Cross was instituted by Royal Warrant on the 29th January 1856 to acknowledge the bravery displayed by many soldiers and sailors during the Crimean War (1854-56).
  • This new award was open to all ranks and would be presented for acts of supreme gallantry in the face of the enemy.
  • Victoria Cross Award Citation Extracts
  • Captain Foote – Canadian Chaplain Services
  • Personally saved many lives by his efforts and his example inspired all around him. Those who observed him state that the calmness of this heroic officer, as he walked about, collecting the wounded on the fire swept beach will never be forgotten.
  • Lt. Col. Merritt – South Saskatchewan Regiment
  • From the point of landing his units advance had to be made across a bridge in Pourville which was being swept with machine-gun, mortar and artillery fire……..waving his helmet he rushed forward shouting “Come on over! There’s nothing to worry about here.”
  • Captain Porteous – Royal Regiment of Artillery
  • Without hesitation and in the face of withering fire, dashed across the open ground to take command to this detachment. Rallying them he then led the in a charge which carried the German position at the point of the bayonet and was severely wounded for the second time.