We regret to record the death, which took place in Nanking on Tuesday, of Mr. W. R. Sim, formerly_a resident of Shanghai.
Mr. Sim, who was already an old service man when he came to Shanghai many years ago, joined the Shanghai Tug & Lighter Ca. He participated in the activities of the Shanghai Volunteer Corps—in the Field Artillery Battery—until the Great War broke out, when he left for the front with the second batch to go Home from Shanghai. Hie was taken prisoner during the early part of the war, but succeeded in making a dramatic escape from the prison camp in Germany. After again taking his place in the ranks, and serving at the front, Mr. Sim was one of the first service men to return to Shanghai after the signing of the Armistice. An account of his experiences was published in the "North-China Daily News" at the time of his return.
Mr, Sim rejoined the Shanghai Tug and Lighter Ca. after his return from home. He way stationed for a time at Woosung but went to Nanking a couple of years ago as manager of the Bridge House Hotel. Hardships encountered during the war had broken down his health, and his death at the early age of 43 will be regretted by a wide circle of friends.
The funeral was held on Wednesday also at Nanking, a service taking place at the Quaker Chapel when the Rev. Mr. McGee officiated. At the graveside the following were the pall-bearers:—Messrs.
Shepherd,—Wilkinson, Fowles, Robertson, Lowe and Jack The principal mourner was Mrs. Sim, the deceased's widow.
Wreaths were sent by the followjng:—Mr. 'H. M, Marshall, Mr.
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