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James Willie Crossland Biography and Timeline

Follow James Willie Crossland through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.

James Willie Crossland, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1956–1956Years on this page

1956

Warehouse Position Assaulted

Corporal · 40 Commando Royal Marines · Port Said · Warfare / Suez War

Crossland joins an assault on an Egyptian-held warehouse during 40 Commando's fighting in Port Said.

Role range: 1956-1956

Warehouse Position Held Alone

Corporal · 40 Commando Royal Marines · Port Said · Warfare / Suez War

Crossland holds his position alone after casualties during the warehouse fight and continues engaging Egyptian defenders.

Role range: 1956-1956

Records, sources and methodology

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