Basic Details Surname Sykes Forenames John William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. An unmarried man who worked as a labourer at a dyeworks before enlisting in November 1916. He was killed after only 3 months at the front and is also commemorated on IWM 2635 and 2636. 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 Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action