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.
William Sowden Sims
Author details
- Aliases:
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William Sims, William S. Sims
- Born:
- Oct. 15, 1858
- Died:
- Sept. 28, 1936
