Basic Details Surname Sykes Forenames Fred Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He worked for a picker-makers before enlisting when only 17 years old. He is also commemorated on IWM 2224 and 596 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) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Gunner Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death January Day of death 2 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action