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.