Killed in action may 28, Pte. John B. Sims leaves a wife and five childre who are living at 16 Baden street. He had been in the trenches eight months when he was killed. Pte. Sims was 39 years of age and came from England five years ago. He was a boot and shoemaker by trade and employed by the Adams Leather Goods Co.
Toronto Star. June 4, 1917
Grave Marker – Grave Marker – The grave marker at the Nine Elms Cemetery located outside Roclincourt, France. It is located about 5 kilometres from Canada’s Vimy Memorial. May he rest in peace. (John & Anne Stephens 2013). Source: CVWMCemetery – Nine Elms Cemetery – The Nine Elms Cemetery, located at Roclincourt, France. It is about 5 kilometres from Canada’s Vimy Memorial in France. (John & Anne Stephens 2013). Source: CVWMPEACE PERFECT PEACE. ALWAYS REMEMBERED. BY WIFE AND FAMILY. Inscription – Inscription (John & Anne Stephens 2013). Source: CVWM
