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We remember William John Henry Sims
We remember William John Henry Sims
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1913
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
311885
HMS DEFENCE
Source:6311434
2nd September 1913 - 31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Died when HMS Defence was sunk during the Battle of Jutland 31 May 1916
HMS Defence
United Kingdom
Source:6311434
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John Henry |
| Initials | WJH |
| Last Name | Sims |
| Source | 6311434 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 311885 | HMS DEFENCE | Stoker 1st Class |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Defence at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Defence at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Defence | Trevor321 |
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