Difference between revisions of "William Sowden Sims"

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Admiral William Sowden Sims (15 October, 1858 – 25 September, 1936) served in the United States Navy.

Sims was born in Canada and joined the Navy on 24 June, 1876 in Pennsylvania.^[1]

Sims was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral on 29 August, 1916.{USOfficerReg1930|p. 342}}

Sims retired on 15 October, 1922.{USOfficerReg1930|p. 342}}

Naval Appointments
Preceded by John Hubbard	Captain of U.S.S. Minnesota 1 Mar, 1909^[2] – 1911^[3]^[4]	Succeeded by George R. Clark
Preceded by Edward W. Eberle as Commanding, Atlantic Torpedo Fleet	Commanding, Torpedo Flotilla, Atlantic Fleet 5 Jun, 1913^[5] – after 1 Jan, 1915^[6]	Succeeded by ?
Preceded by New Command	Captain of U.S.S. Nevada 11 Mar, 1916	Succeeded by Joseph Strauss

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+{{AdmUS}} '''William Sowden Sims''' (15 October, 1858 &ndash; 25 September, 1936) served in the [[United States Navy]].
 ==Life & Career==
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+Sims was promoted to the rank of {{RearUS}} on 29 August, 1916.{USOfficerReg1930|p. 342}}
+Sims retired on 15 October, 1922.{USOfficerReg1930|p. 342}}
 ==See Also==
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