William Sims

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Commander (retired) William Sims, R.N. (28 February, 1860 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

Sims was promoted to the rank of Gunner on 30 August, 1887.

Sims was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant for special services in South Africa with seniority of 2 May, 1900.

Sims was placed on the Retired List with the rank of Commander on 11 August, 1913.

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Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Vernon Maud
Captain of H.M.S. Leda
30 Mar, 1901[1][2] – Jul, 1902
Succeeded by
Charles Tibbits
Preceded by
Arthur T. Taylor
Captain of H.M.S. Hebe
2 Aug, 1902[3] – Oct, 1903
Succeeded by
William E. Oliver

Footnotes

  1. "Naval & Military Intelligence." The Times (London, England), 2 Apr. 1901, p. 11.
  2. The Navy List. (May, 1902). p. 274.
  3. The Navy List. (May, 1903). p. 267.