Charles Sims Military person

Lieutenant Charles John Sims was an English World War I flying ace credited with nine aerial victories. His most notable victory saw him shoot down an enemy plane that crashed into another, giving Sims a second win. However, Sims' Distinguished Flying Cross was awarded for his courage in ground attack missions.

Personal facts

Birth dateDecember 20, 1899
Birth place
Bournemouth
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1926

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allegianceEngland
award
Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)
military unit
No. 213 Squadron RAF
service start1917
service end1926

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