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Richard Lee Sims 1921 - 1994

Richard Lee Sims was born on September 19, 1921, and died at age 72 years old on July 14, 1994. Richard Sims was buried at Riverside National Cemetery Section 41 Site 1669 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, in Riverside, Ca. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard Lee Sims.
Richard Lee Sims
September 19, 1921
July 14, 1994
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  • 09/19
    1921

    Birthday

    September 19, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: SSGT Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 07/14
    1994

    Death

    July 14, 1994
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Riverside National Cemetery Section 41 Site 1669 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, in Riverside, Ca 92518
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In 1921, in the year that Richard Lee Sims was born, the silent film The Sheik, directed by George Melford and starring Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres (also featuring Adolphe Menjou) debuted on October 21st. Critics weren't enthusiastic but the public loved it - in the first few weeks 125,000 people had seen the movie - and it eventually exceeded $1 million in ticket sales. And Rudolph Valentino, an Italian American, became the heartthrob of a female generation.
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In 1944, Richard was 23 years old when on June 6th, the largest amphibious invasion in history was launched - the Normandy landing (called D-Day). Soldiers from the United States, Britain, Canada, and the Free French landed on Normandy Beach and were later joined by Poland, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Greece, and the Netherlands. Almost 5,000 landing and assault craft, 289 escort vessels, and 277 minesweepers were involved. Nearly 160,000 troops crossed the English Channel on D-Day - Allied casualties on the first day were at least 10,000. 4,414 were confirmed dead.
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