Basic Details Surname Sykes Forenames George A. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Leicesters Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st./5th. Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Leicestershire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Cemetery Philosophe British Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 15 Age at death 31 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial