B Troop Assaults from Amphibious Vehicles6 November 1956
Oakley leads his troop ashore during the opening Royal Marine assault under naval gunfire support.
Historical person
Derek Oakley Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Derek Oakley, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
2 records1956–19562 events1 places
Chronological biography
1956
Leading Buffalo Wave Reaches Port Said6 November 1956
Oakley commands B Troop in the leading wave of Buffalo amphibious vehicles approaching the Port Said beaches.
Titles and roles
Captain · B Troop Commander 42 Commando Royal Marines
Record provenance
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