Basic Details Surname Sykes Forenames Ernest E Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Military Cross Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He is also commemorated on IWM 2689, 29395, 2725, 2727 and 2601 and his biographical, service and death details as they found them are shown on the latter four. 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) The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 4 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial