November 6th, 1956
B Troop Assaults from Amphibious Vehicles
Port Said
Oakley leads his troop ashore during the opening Royal Marine assault under naval gunfire support.
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Derek Oakley
Great Britain
B Troop Commander 42 Commando Royal Marines
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November 6th, 1956
Leading Buffalo Wave Reaches Port Said
Port Said
Oakley commands B Troop in the leading wave of Buffalo amphibious vehicles approaching the Port Said beaches.