Basic Details Surname Dykes Forenames A M Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Son of the late William Alston Dykes and of Mrs Dykes of the Orchard Hamilton Scotland. Served in the South African War. Killed 26/8/1914 remembered on the La Sous Jouarre Memorial Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Kings Own Rgt Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lt Col Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1914 Month of death August Day of death 26 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action