Difference between revisions of "William Sims"
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| − | '''William Sims''', R.N. ( – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. | + | {{CommRN}} (retired) '''William Sims''', R.N. (28 February, 1860 – ) served in the [[Royal Navy]]. |
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Sims was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} for special services in South Africa with seniority of 2 May, 1900. | Sims was promoted to the rank of {{LieutRN}} for special services in South Africa with seniority of 2 May, 1900. | ||
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| + | Sims was placed on the Retired List with the rank of {{CommRN}} on 11 August, 1913. | ||
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Revision as of 15:52, 31 December 2019
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] – 30 Mar, 1901[Inference] |
Succeeded by Charles Tibbits |
| Preceded by Arthur T. Taylor |
Captain of H.M.S. Hebe 2 Aug, 1902[2] – 1903 |
Succeeded by William E. Oliver |
Footnotes
