Mexborough and Swinton Times July 14, 1917

Posthumous Honour
Bereaved Wath Father Decorated By King

Mr Alfred Sykes of 42, Sandymount Road, Wath on Dearne, was invested by the king during his Majesty’s recent visit to Hull, with the Military Medal awarded his deceased son, Sergeant John Sykes (K.O.Y.L.I.)

Sergeant Sykes was killed in action in France on July 1, 1916.

The King expressed deep sympathy with Mr Sykes, who has lost two sons in the war, and has another one serving.

From C.W.G.C.:

Rank: Sergeant
Service No: 13829
Date of Death: 01/07/1916
Regiment/Service: King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry 9th Bn.
Awards: M M

Panel Reference: Pier and Face 11 C and 12 A.
Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL