| Regimental number | 2937 |
| Place of birth | Goondiwindi, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Shearer |
| Address | Warwick, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24.6 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 114 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Sims, Goondiwindi, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously twice rejected for enlistment on account of inadequate chest measurement) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Warwick, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 41st Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/58/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 132 Leslie Sims, 49th Battalion, killed in action, 28 March 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 4 October 1917 (gun shot wound, left hand: severe). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of York', 14 January 1919; discharged (wounded), Brisbane, 10 April 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Goondiwindi Cemetery, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SIMS Arthur Edward |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
