William Sims Military person

William Sowden Sims (October 15, 1858 – September 25, 1936) was an admiral in the United States Navy who sought during the late 19th and early 20th centuries to modernize the navy. During World War I he commanded all United States naval forces operating in Europe. He also served twice as president of the Naval War College.

Personal facts

Birth date	October 15, 1858
Birth place	Ontario , Port Hope Ontario
Date of death	September 25, 1936
Place of death	Boston

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Military person

award	Distinguished Service Medal (US Navy)
military operations	World War I
military branch	United States Navy
military command	Naval War College U.S. Naval Forces Operating in European Waters (WWI)
service start	1880
service end	1922