Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Reverend

Unit:

Vicar of Holy Trinity of Stepney

Awarded on:

January 4th, 1943

"During the period of air raids on London, the Reverend John Newton Sykes has shown personal courage and readiness to assist in every possible way, however humble, strenuous or difficult. By his indomitable spirit and his untiring efforts in succouring the injured, he has set an example to all with whom he came in contact. On many occasions he has fought fires and helped to release trapped people and his prompt actions when attending to the injured have been the means of saving life."