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