Morpeth Herald 02/03/1917 carries a brief obituary:
Mrs Stephen, of 17 Cross Row, West Cramlington, has received news that her brother, Private A. Bickle, previously reported missing, is now reported as killed in action.
[and]
Private Ambrose Sickle [sic], of 42 Terrace Road, Cramlington, reported wounded and missing since July 7th, is now officially reported to have been killed on that date.