| Regimental number | 2984 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 2" |
| Weight | 121 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Frederick Sims, 483 Green Lanes, Harringay, London |
| Previous military service | Served for 6 years in the Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | 22 August 1916 |
| Place of enlistment | Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action 11 April 1917 |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name does not appear on Embarkation Roll. |
| Date of death | 11 April 1917 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SIMS Francis Alfred |
