Basic Details Surname Sims Forenames W. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) H. M. S. HOOD Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) A / E. R. A. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Hood Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Engine Room Artificer Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Town of death Denmark Strait Year of death 1941 Month of death May Day of death 24 Manner of death as stated Sinking of H.M.S. HOOD Manner of death reference Killed in Action