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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

William Sims

In memory of:

Private William Sims

May 23, 1915

Military Service

Service Number:

79882

Age:

25

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)

Division:

31st Bn.

Citation(s):

Victory Medal

Additional Information

Born:

January 31, 1890
New Tredegar, South Wales

Enlistment:

November 25, 1914
Edmonton, Alberta

Son of Frank and Elizabeth Sims, of, New Tredegar, South Wales.

Commemorated on Page 36 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

HOLLYBROOK MEMORIAL
Hampshire, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

N/A

Location:

HOLLYBROOK MEMORIAL is situated within Hollybrook Cemetery, Southampton.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Circumstances of Death Registers– Circumstances of Death: Private William Sims

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    Circumstances of Death Registers – Circumstances of Death: Private William Sims
  • Cross of Sacrifice– Cross of Sacrifice at Hollybrook Cemetery, Southampton UK

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    Cross of Sacrifice – Cross of Sacrifice at Hollybrook Cemetery, Southampton UK
  • Inscription– Inscription on the memorial at Hollybrook Cemetery, Southampton UK showing William Sims' name.

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    Inscription
    Inscription – Inscription on the memorial at Hollybrook Cemetery, Southampton UK showing William Sims' name.

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