Norman Hastings Tailyour Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Norman Hastings Tailyour, based on 5 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.

5 records1956–19565 events2 places

Chronological biography

1956

Casino Pier Helicopter Landing6 November 1956

Warfare / Suez War · Lieutenant Colonel · Commander 45 Commando Royal Marines · Casino Pier

Tailyour's commandos are landed by helicopters near Casino Pier to reinforce forces already fighting in Port Said.

Central Port Said Clearance Assigned6 November 1956

Warfare / Suez War · Lieutenant Colonel · Commander 45 Commando Royal Marines · Port Said

Tailyour's 45 Commando clears the area between the axes of the two leading Royal Marine commandos.

First Operational Helicopter Commando Assault6 November 1956

Warfare / Suez War · Lieutenant Colonel · Commander 45 Commando Royal Marines · Port Said

Tailyour commands 45 Commando during the first operational helicopter assault conducted by the Royal Marines.

Football Stadium Landing under Egyptian Fire6 November 1956

Warfare / Suez War · Lieutenant Colonel · Commander 45 Commando Royal Marines · Port Said

Tailyour's reconnaissance helicopter mistakenly lands in an Egyptian-held stadium and escapes after coming under fire.

Helicopter Landing Zone Reconnaissance6 November 1956

Warfare / Suez War · Lieutenant Colonel · Commander 45 Commando Royal Marines · Port Said

Tailyour flies from HMS Ocean to reconnoitre the landing area before 45 Commando's helicopter assault.

Titles and roles

Lieutenant Colonel · Commander 45 Commando Royal Marines

Record provenance

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