John Joseph Sims

John Joseph Sims
John Joseph Sims grave marker, City of London Cemetery
Born1835
Bloomsbury, London
Died6 December 1881 (aged 46)
Union Workhouse, City of London
Buried
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
RankPrivate
Unit34th Regiment of Foot
Battles / warsCrimean War
AwardsVictoria Cross

John Joseph Sims VC (1835 – 6 December 1881) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.