Charles Sims [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: He drowned while serving in the Philippines. He had been serving on a ship which delivered supplies to troops. There was a memorial service at The First Baptist Church 7-14-1946. Memorial marker at Ft McKinley, Manila, PI.
Age at Death: 30
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 7-24-1945
Biographical Notes:
Military Branch:
Army Enlisted: 1943
Education Details:
Central High School, Class of 1935, Citadel, Charleston, SC graduate, Oak Ridge Military Academy in NC for 1 year
Family Details:
Louis Garfield Odem (step-father), Mrs. L. G. Odem - 1212 E. 5th St., Charlotte, NC
Edward L. Sims - Oklahoma City, OK, Jack B. Sims of the Signal Corps - overseas
First Name:
Charles
KIA / MIA Place:
Philippines
KIA Date:
7/12/1945
Last Name:
Sims
Middle Name:
H.
Military Details:
Ft. Jackson, SC, Mississippi Ordnance Plant, Flora, MS
Military Rank:
Private
Source:
Newsprint and death index
Military Unit:
899th Base Depot Co.
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA