SYKES, Oswald Lincoln

Son of George Robert Sykes & Esther Elizabeth Bishop Murray

b. 1895 NZ - d. 1973 NZ

World War I, 1914-1918

Rank: Sergeant; F Company; 2nd Reinforcements to 2nd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade

Occupation before Enlistment: Motor mechanic

Next of kin: Mrs G R Sykes (mother), South Road, Masterton

Embarkation Date: 13 November 1915

Place of Embarkation: Wellington, New Zealand

Vessel: Willochra or Tofua

Egypt (1915-16)

Rouen, France (1916-17)

Oswald's last address was South Road, Masterton (Wairarapa). His next of kin was Mrs G R Sykes (mother), South Road, Masterton.

In August 1915 he was recorded as a lance corporal and in September as a sergeant. By August 1916 he was again a private.

He served a total of 2 years 206 days, of which 2 years 52 days were served overseas. He was discharged on 31 January 1918, being physically unfit for war service on account of pre-enlistment disability aggravated by active service.

Source: Military documents; Auckland Cenotaph