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We remember John William Sykes
We remember John William Sykes
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Harriet Sykes
Source:8783306
1871
1877
sibling
Joseph Sykes
Source:8783306
1877
1878
sibling
Cuthbert Sykes
Source:8681432
1878
1881
sibling
Eliza Sykes
Source:8783306
1881
1884
sibling
Joshua Sykes
Source:8681432
1884
1885
sibling
Tom Sykes
Source:8681432
1885
1888
sibling
Margaret Sykes
Source:8681432
1888
1889
sibling
Luther Sykes
Source:8783306
1889
1892
sibling
Rufus Sykes
Source:8681432
1892
1894
1901
location
Dutch Riverside, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8681432
April 1901
1911
employment
Canal boatman
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8681431
April 1911
1911
location
14 Dutch Riverside, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8681431
April 1911
1913
employment
Keel Boat Captain
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:6496254
27th June 1913
1913
enlistment
Source:6496254
27th June 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
K19433
Source:6496254
27th June 1913 - 7th May 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K19433
Source:6496254
7th May 1914 - 3rd August 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K19433
HMS INVINCIBLE
Source:6496254
3rd August 1914 - 30th May 1916
1915
marriage
Jessie Hirst
Source:8783307
28th April 1915
location
14 Dutch Riverside, Goole
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8681428
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS INVINCIBLE suffered magazine explosion during the Battle of Jutland. There were only 6 survivors out of a crew of over a thousand.
Source:8573178
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Sykes |
| Source | 6496254 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dutch Riverside, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 | |
| 14 Dutch Riverside, Goole | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Dutch Riverside, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K19433 | Stoker 2nd Class | |||
| Royal Navy | K19433 | Stoker 1st Class | |||
| Royal Navy | K19433 | HMS INVINCIBLE | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Sykes | mother | ||
| Cuthbert Sykes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuthbert Sykes | brother | 1878 | |
| Joshua Sykes | brother | 1884 | |
| Tom Sykes | brother | 1885 | |
| Margaret Sykes | sister | 1888 | |
| Rufus Sykes | brother | 1892 | |
| Harriet Sykes | sister | 1871 | |
| Joseph Sykes | brother | 1877 | |
| Eliza Sykes | sister | 1881 | |
| Luther Sykes | brother | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Hirst | wife | 28th April 1915 |
Media
Media
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UK, Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921 and 1939-19UK, Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921 and 1939-1947Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Invincible at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Invincible at the Battle of Jutland
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Roll of Honour of Goole and DistrictMore about Roll of Honour of Goole and District
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Alan68334 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Evening Post 9 June 1916 p5 | Maggie85957 | |
| Seaman John William Sykes | Alan68334 | |
| UK, Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921 and 1939-19 | Nick120022 |
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