Private Herbert Oxley – Officially Reported Dead
Private Herbert Oxley (Yorks and Lancs), 45 Blythe Street, Denaby main, who has been missing since 1st July, is now officially reported dead.
His parents have received a letter from the adjutant of the battalion, stating that his grave has been discovered, and the letter proceeds to indicate the locality, concluded by tendering the sympathy of the officers and men.
Private Oxley was single, aged 23, and enlisted in January.
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