Commemorated at Memorial Name New South Wales Lodges First World War Honour Roll Given name WJ Family name Sims Gender Male Service number 2732 Conflicts First World War, 1914–18 Campaign Somme 1916 - 1917 Fate Died of disease (DOD) Fate date 01 January 1917 Additional information Address given on enlistment documents Last held rank Private Unit at embarkation 49th Battalion Service Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Do you know more about this war Veteran? Click here to learn how you can contribute