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John William SYKES

Regimental number2953
Place of birthKent, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFitter
Address115 Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park
Marital statusWidower
Age at embarkation26
Height5' 9.5"
Weight160 lbs
Next of kinFather, J W Sykes, 24 Hampstead Road, London, England
Previous military serviceServed for 5 years in Granville Technical School Rifle Club, New South Wales; previously rejected for enlistment on account of teeth.
Enlistment date12 July 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentLance Corporal
Unit name5th Field Company Engineers
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/24/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 24 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollRegimental Sergeant Major
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 9 January 1920
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Photo: Peter Dennis
Discharge date21 April 1920
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 death12 September 1934
Age at death45
Place of burialCorowa Old Cemetery, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, SYKES John William

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