Basic Details Surname Sykes Forenames J W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was not married and worked as a labourer in a dyeworks before enlisting in November 1916. He only spent 3 months at the front and is also listed on IWM 2635 and 2637. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Manchester Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 22 Age at death 38 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action