Regimental number | 2953 |
Place of birth | Kent, England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Fitter |
Address | 115 Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park |
Marital status | Widower |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Height | 5' 9.5" |
Weight | 160 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, J W Sykes, 24 Hampstead Road, London, England |
Previous military service | Served for 5 years in Granville Technical School Rifle Club, New South Wales; previously rejected for enlistment on account of teeth. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
Unit name | 5th Field Company Engineers |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/24/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Regimental Sergeant Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Megantic', 9 January 1920; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 21 April 1920. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 45 |
Place of burial | Corowa Old Cemetery, New South Wales |
Sources | NAA: B2455, SYKES John William |