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