Basic Details Surname Sykes Forenames John L Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) East Yorkshire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 5th Bn Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) East Yorkshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Normandy Cemetery Hottot British Cemetery Year of death 1944 Month of death June Day of death 11 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Gave his life in Normandy