In Memory Of
SIMMS, ALEXANDER
Service Details
Date of Birth:
-0001-11-30
Rank:
Captain
Regiment:
Royal Engineers
Date of Death:
1918-09-12
Cause of Death:
Drowned at sea (from S.S. "Galway Castle"), as a result of an attack by an enemy submarine 160 miles S.W. and .5 S. of the Fastnet
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
Panel 48.
Cemetery:
HOLLYBROOK MEMORIAL, SOUTHAMPTON
Localitly:
Hampshire
Country:
United Kingdom
Additional Information
Decorations:
M C, Mentioned in Despatches
Citations:
LG Sup 25 August 1917 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in carrying out surveys under continuous shell fire. By his disregard of danger he was able to furnish our guns with important data to enable them to keep up an accurate fire as they advanced. The use of delicate instruments under such conditions demands no ordinary nerve and steadiness." MID LG Sup 18 May 1917 pg. 4878
ref. South African Roll of Honour 1914-1918
