Basic Details Surname Sykes Forenames Ernest Edward Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Military Cross Notes Member of Lodge of Probity No. 61. Hornshaw and Fowler record he was not married and worked for his gfather's firm, Miles Sykes and Sons, manufacturing lino. He was a Territorial so was called up in August 1914 only to be killed by shellfire. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 4 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action