SIMS, REGINALD FRANK MANLEY,
Lieutenant, was born 2 August 1878, son of
Manley Sims, and Mrs Manley
Sims. He was gazetted to the King's Royal Rifle Corps, as Second
Lieutenant, 23 February 1898, and became Lieutenant 21 October 1899.
Lieutenant Manley Sims served in the South African War, 1899-1902; took part
in the Relief of Ladysmith, including action at Colenso; during the
operations of 17 to 24 January 1900, and action at Spion Kop; operations of
5 to 7 February 1900, and action at Vaal Kranz (wounded); took part in the
operations on Tugela Heights 14 to 27 February 1900, and action at Pieter's
Hill; in Natal, March to June 1900, including action at Laing's Nek (6 to 9
June); afterwards on Staff (Despatches [London Gazette, 8 February and 10
September 1901]; Queen's Medal with five clasps, and King's Medal with two
clasps). He was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order
[London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "Reginald Frank Manley Sims,
Lieutenant, King's Royal Rifle Corps. In recognition of services during the
operations in South Africa". The Insignia, Warrant and Statutes were sent
to the GOC, Transvaal and Orange Free State, for presentation. He retired
from the King's Royal Rifle Corps, an was attached to the Canadian
Contingent from 1915. Colonel R F Manley Sims served in the European War
from 1915; was Temporary Brigadier General, and was created a CMG in 1917.
Bonham auction of 12 Dec 06 contained the following item:
Lot No: 205
Distinguished Service Order,
E.VII.R.; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, five bars, Cape Colony, Tugela
Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal; King's South
Africa, two bars, S.A.01, S.A.02; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory
Medal. The campaign medals all erased. Mounted as worn. Some small enamel
damage to leaves on the D.S.O. otherwise very fine. (6)
Estimate: £1,000 - 1,500
Footnote: The lot comes with a framed picture of R.F.M.Sims, 60th Rifles,
dated 17.4.1901. D.S.O. London Gazette 27.9.1901.
There is no reason why Sims should have been awarded an Ed VII DSO.
