Basic Details Surname Sykes Forenames J M S Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename James Martin Strickland War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes All service and death details are sourced from The Old Birkonian Society website (see References) which also carries a picture and a biographical details of him. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Beaumont Hamel, Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death November Day of death 13 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action