Mexborough and Swinton Times October 19, 1918

Pte. Herbert G. Sykes
West Yorkshire Regiment

Private Sykes 7, Milton Road, Mexborough, was killed in action in France on September 24.

He was 19 years of age and before enlistment  was employed by  Ainley and Sons, furnishers, Mexborough.

He was a step brother of Spr. Irving Howarth, referred to in this column.

Another brother is serving in France.

From C.W.G.C.:

Private
SYKES, H G
Service Number 58712
Died 24/09/1918
1st Bn.
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’s Own)
Son of Mr. G. Sykes, of 7 Milton Rd., Mexborough, Rotherham.

CHAPELLE BRITISH CEMETERY, HOLNON I. A. 19.