B Troop Assaults from Amphibious Vehicles
Oakley leads his troop ashore during the opening Royal Marine assault under naval gunfire support.
Role range: 1956-1956
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Derek Oakley Biography and Timeline
Follow Derek Oakley through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Derek Oakley, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1956–1956Years on this page
1956
Leading Buffalo Wave Reaches Port Said
Oakley commands B Troop in the leading wave of Buffalo amphibious vehicles approaching the Port Said beaches.
Role range: 1956-1956
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