Mexborough and Swinton Times October 12, 1918

Swinton Families Handsome Contribution – Seven Sons

Mr and Mrs Sykes of 57, Charles Street, Swinton, have given seven sons to the Forces, and two of them have fallen in the service of the country.

The eldest, private Abraham Sykes (Seaforth Highlanders), is 45 years of age. (picture, top centre)

Private Walter Sykes (York and Lancaster) died of wounds on July 9-1916, aged 36 (picture, bottom, third left)

Private William Sykes (Labour Corps) is aged 29. (picture, bottom right)

Sapper Alpin Sykes (Royal Engineers) is aged 25. (picture, top right)

Private Richard Sykes (King’s own Yorkshire Light Infantry) aged 21, died of wounds September 28, 1916. (picture, top left)

Private George Sykes (North Staffordshire’s) is aged 22. (picture bottom left)

Gunner Albert Sykes (Royal Garrison Artillery) is aged 20 (picture, bottom, second left)