Basic Details Surname Sykes Forenames T Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Thomas War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was originally from Liverpool, was not married and was killed by a sniper whilst on sentry duty. He is also commemorated on IWM 2689. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death April Day of death 2 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action