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Arthur Lewis Sykes

In memory of:

Private Arthur Lewis Sykes

September 1, 1916

Military Service


Service Number:

103353

Age:

21

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Pioneers

Division:

4th

Additional Information


Son of Col. Arthur Sykes, C.B.E., of Henleigh, Kingston Hill, Surrey, England.

Commemorated on Page 170 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:
Grave Reference:

II. A. 4.

Location:

RENINGHELST NEW MILITARY CEMETERY is located 9.5 Km south west of Ieper town centre, in the village of Reningelst, on a road leading from the N308 Poperingseweg. From Ieper town centre the Poperingseweg (N308), is reached via Elverdingsestraat then directly over two small roundabouts in the J. Capronstraat. The Poperingseweg is a continuation of the J. Capronstraat and begins after a prominent railway level crossing. On reaching the main crossroads in the village of Vlamertinge take the left hand turning onto the Bellestraat. After crossing the N38 Ieper Poperinge road, the village of Reningelst lies 6 Km beyond Vlamertinge. On reaching the village, turn right onto the Zevekotestraatand continue to the Reningelstplein where the churchyard is clearly visible. The Baljuwstraat leads from the Reningelstplein and the cemetery is 500 metres along this road on the left hand side. Visitors to this site should note a short grassed access path to this site which is unsuitable for vehicles.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Envelope– This was the envolope of the last letter sent by his parents to Private Sykes. Posted four days after his death it was eventualy returned marked in red Killed in Action and signed by I think Frank Reid Captain.

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