Basic Details
Surname
Cook
Forenames
Sydney J
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Sideny James
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He died and was buried at sea - presumably after being wounded at Gallipoli judging by the memorial he is also commemorated on and the manner of death the press stated. He is also commemorated on IWM 2224, 596 and the Helles Memorial.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army (British)
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Lancashire Fusiliers
Sub-unit (Primary - Stated)
6th Battalion
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Not stated on the memorial
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Lancashire Fusiliers
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Lance Corporal
Death and Burial details
Year of death
1915
Month of death
May
Day of death
29
Manner of death as stated
Not stated on memorial
Manner of death reference
Died of Wounds