Frederick's Journal

Note:  The foregoing has been typed from the original hand written Journal of Frederick W. Sims, spelling and punctuation only have been changed.  The original copy owned by Everett E. Sims, son of Frederick W. Sims.

Fredrick W. Sims

I found this journal among papers and other things left by my late father, Sidney G. Sims.  The journal was transcribed from Fredrick W. Sims’ hand written notes; my grandfather, Everett E. Sims, did this.  The original hand written journal is not to be found.  When I read the neatly typed onion skinned pages, I was in awe.  I had no idea the journal existed, or that my great grandfather was anything other than the average nineteenth century citizen that you never hear of.  At this point I felt compelled to do something with these stories.  I have no idea if there are any revelations exposed here.  I really don’t care about that.  I knew that there had to be a place for this journal to be viewed.  I chose the publishing industry for this purpose.  1^st Books was a big help in my decision.  I hope you enjoy this book.  I’m proud of my great grandfathers service to his country, as I am of my fathers World War 2 service and my own military service.  Sidney E. Sims, a proud great grandson.