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We remember William Charles Sims
We remember William Charles Sims
Timeline
Timeline
1896
service
British Army
Private
19673
Bedfordshire Regiment
Source:4051022
1917
death
Died of wounds
Died of wounds received in action on the opening day of the Battle of Cambrai
Source:9487651
20th November 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Charles |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Sims |
| Source | 9487651 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 19673 | Bedfordshire Regiment | Private |
Media
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Book CoverA book detailing the 3,439 servicemen of Huddersfield and district who gave their lives during the First World War
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Book Cover of Life Story SourceA book which tells the story of the village of New Mill in West Yorkshire during WW1 and outlines the stories of the 34 men commemorated in the Memorial Room, New Mill Club, New Mill, West YorkshireContributed by:
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William Charles SimsPhoto hanging in the Memorial Room, New Mill Club, New Mill, West YorkshireContributed by:
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William Charles Sims headstoneHeadstone of William Charles Sims headstone in Villiers-Plouich Communal Cemetery taken by Tom AshworthContributed by:
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William C SimsDetail of photo hanging in the Memorial Room, New Mill Club, New Mill, West YorkshireContributed by:
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William C SimsDetail of photo in the Memorial Room, New Mill Club, New Mill, West Yorkshire
Contributed by:
Holmfirth126389
Communities
Communities
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Memorial Room, New Mill Club, New Mill, HolmfirthMore about Memorial Room, New Mill Club, New Mill, Holmfirth
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Christ Church, New Mill, West YorkshireMore about Christ Church, New Mill, West Yorkshire
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Holme Valley Memorial Hospital: Fulstone PanelMore about Holme Valley Memorial Hospital: Fulstone Panel
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield’s Roll of Honour: 1914-1922 | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Photos on the Wall: A Short History of New Mill and the Great War | Holmfirth126389 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Book Cover | Holmfirth126389 | |
| Book Cover of Life Story Source | Holmfirth126389 | |
| William Charles Sims | Holmfirth126389 | |
| William Charles Sims headstone | Holmfirth126389 | |
| William C Sims | Holmfirth126389 | |
| William C Sims | Holmfirth126389 |
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