William Sims, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Sims

United States admiral

Date of Birth: 15-Oct-1858

Place of Birth: Port Hope, Ontario, Canada

Date of Death: 25-Sep-1936

Profession: military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

William Sowden Sims (October 15, 1858 – September 28, 1936) was an admiral in the United States Navy who fought 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.