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James Willie Crossland

Great Britain

40 Commando Royal Marines

2 archival records
November 6th, 1956

Warehouse Position Assaulted

Port Said

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

November 6th, 1956

Warehouse Position Held Alone

Port Said

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