Basic Details Surname Sims Forenames Oliver C Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Oliver Charles War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Was in the South African War and therefore a reservist and recalled in August 1914. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Dragoon Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Tpr Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 1st (King's) Dragoon Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Trooper Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Ypres Year of death 1914 Month of death October Day of death 31 Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial Relationships MARRIED TO AGNES WITH ONE SON AND TWO DAUGHTERS Biography ELDEST OF A FAMILY OF 11 LIVING IN NEWTON ABBOT AS MANAGER OF CASH BAKERY