History while in the forces
Aug 1914: was mobilised when Territorials were called to coverOct 1914: proceeded to France
Jul 1916: was very badly wounded in several places in the early days of the Somme push. After a time in a Base Hospital in France he was sent to a Hospital in Manchester, where he made but slow recovery from his wounds
Oct 1916: it was found that he had lost the use of his right hand, several operations were deemed necessary
19 Jan 1918: has heard there is every chance of regaining use of arms. On house service. Stationed at Eaton.
- Surname
- Oxley
- Forename
- Wilfred
- Service number
- HO 771
- Rating or rank
- Sergeant Major
- Regiment or Other Unit
- 1st Battalion Hertfordshire Regiment
- Branch
- Bedford
- Date of Birth
- 1886
- Date of birth
- 1886
- Date of Entering Bank's Service
- 1902
- Date of Joining HM Forces
- Aug 1914
