| Sims | Reginald Frank Manley | | Lieutenant | 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.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | King's Royal Rifle Corps |
