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Auction: 19003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 138

The Naval General Service Medal awarded to Marine K. J. Daniels, Royal Marines, wounded in action at Suez whilst serving with 40 Commando on 6 November 1956

Naval General Service 1915-62, 2 clasps, Cyprus, Near East (R.M. 14018 K. J. Daniels. Mne. R.M.), extremely fine

K. J. Daniels was wounded in action at Suez on the morning of 6 November 1956, serving with 40 Commando of No. 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines. Having arrived by landing craft, his unit was tasked with sweeping southwards through the central business district of Port Said and alongside the Canal. Joined by 45 Commando - which made that day the first 'hot' helicopter landing in the annals of war known as 'Operation Musketeer' - the men faced heavy opposition, the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel N. H. Tailyour being struck in the elbow and his Signaller struck in the stomach. Two officers and 8 other ranks were killed in action, with approximately 48 men injured including Daniels.

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£400

Starting price
£140