Arthur Frederick SIMS

Regimental number10/3737
OccupationFarm hand
Next of kinStepsister, Mrs Boyce, c/o Electric-power Station, Napier
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'For great gallantry and devotion to duty. Near Gravenstafel on 4th October, as a Company runner, he acted with most exemplary bravery and dash. He displayed most untiring devotion to duty in taking messages to and from the front line under fire, invariably delivering them safely. His wonderful cheerfulness under the most trying conditions as well as his courage, was a splendid example to all ranks.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 December 1917

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 22

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