H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information

In Remembrance of
William Sims

Date of birth: 29th February 1920
Place of birth: Christchurch, London, England
Parents: Harry and Maude Sims
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Engine Room Artificer 4th Class
Service Number: P/MX 60184
Joined Hood: Unknown
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship)
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Biographical Information:

William was born on 29th February 1920 in Christchurch, London to Harry and Maude Sims. The family lived in Chobham, Surrey. He was serving as an Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class at the time of Hood's final mission. He was 21 years old at the time of his loss.

Additional Photographs
None at this time.

Hood Chapel, Church of St. John the Baptist, Boldre, Hampshire, England

Photos of the memorial

Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Southsea, Hampshire, England

Photos of the memorial

The part of the memorial in which the Hood casualty names can be found.
(Panels 45 to 61)

William's name is in Column 2 of Panel 53.

Detail of William's name.

Sources
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
'Register of Deaths of Naval Ratings' (data extracted by Director of Naval Personnel (Disclosure Cell), Navy Command HQ, 2009)
Alan Searle and Jill Patience (photo & information, February 2010)