An impressive Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. group of ten awarded to Regimental Sergeant Major, later Major, P. J. Oxley, 9th (Queen’s Royal) Lancers, who went on to serve with the Regiment in France and North Africa during the Second War

Military Medal, G.V.R. (5612 Cpl. P. J. Oxley. 9/Lrs.); 1914-15 Star (L-5612 L. Cpl. P. J. Oxley, 9-Lrs.); British War and Victory Medals (L-5612 Cpl. P. J. Oxley. 9-Lrs.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1937; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 3rd issue, Regular Army (312889 Sq. Q. M. Sjt. P. J. Oxley. 9-L.) mounted for display, Great War awards polished and fine, remainder generally very fine (10) £700-£900

M.M. London Gazette 23 February 1918.

Percy James Oxley was born in August 1895, and was a native of Brighton. He served during the Great War with ‘B’ Squadron, 9th Lancers in the French theatre of war from 18 October 1915. Oxley advanced to Sergeant Major in February 1937, and served with the Regiment in France and North Africa during the Second War. He advanced to Regimental Sergeant Major, and was commissioned Lieutenant in March 1941. Oxley advanced to Temporary Major in August of the same year.