Private Cecil Herbert "Edward" Sims
12 Jan 1904 - 1968
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Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perranwell Patrol | Patrol member | 22 May 1943 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WAFE 248/1
Commissioned or Enlisted
May 1943
Occupation
Naval uniform and outfitter shop owner
Address
Carclew, Perranworthal, Cornwall
Other information
The son of Joseph and Lily, Cecil was originally from Catford, Kent and joined the Merchant Navy as a young man in 1918. He married Doris Smithfield in Northumberland in 1926.
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Caption & credit
Cecil Sims joining Navy 1918 (TNA)
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Caption & credit
Ken Welch on left, Simms on right (from Ken Welch)
References
TNA ref WO199/3391 & BT350
1939 Register