Clifford Sims is listed as a Notable burial at https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/barrancas.asp.

More information:  https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2015/02/15/love-honor-bind-present-past-heros-widow-clifford-chester-sims/23456733/


Staff Sergeant Clifford Sims (Vietnam). Clifford Sims was born in Florida on June 18, 1942. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in December 1961. In December 1967, Staff Sergeant Sims fought in the Vietnam War with Company D, 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry, 101st Airborne Division. Sims’ company was near the city of Hue when the Tet Offensive began. On February 21, 1968, under heavy fire, Sims maneuvered his squad by a burning ammunition bunker before throwing himself over a tripped booby trap. For his sacrifice, Sims was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. He was buried in Barrancas National Cemetery on March 15, 1968.

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Vice President Spiro Agnew present MOH to wife, Mary Sims.

Barrancas National Cemetery

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13 NKJV).
Thank you for your service and for what you did so that others may live.

A true American Patriot who stood behind our Nation with integrity and courage.  He gave the ultimate sacrifice defending freedom and brotherhood.

Nothing but sincere thanks and gratitude for your sacrifice, to allow  our freedoms today in the USA.

To this Brave Soldier who put others first and paid the ultimate price! I Salute You and how quickly you reacted to the enemy situation! 
That Airborne-All-Way and Leadership example will forever be remembered! 

To the family thank you for his sacrifice and patriot spirit to him calling! 

Rangers Lead The Way

Shaw! Salute! 

Soldier you will not be forgotten by me! Rest in peace young man. 

To see that young face it didn’t surprise what he did in the war . It reminds me when I left home at 17 to serve my country!❤️???

Thank you so much Clifford for all of your sacrifices and all of your kindness and your loyalty to this amazing country. You are a true Hero, and I truly know that you are an Angel up in Heaven with our Lord Jesus.  Much Love and Respect to You My Brother. ???

Greater love hath no man than this that he lay down his life..... You Sir demonstrated that great love for your brothers in arms  Salute  SIP

Thank you for your love, sacrifice and courage! The bible says if you want to follow me pick up your cross ??

You made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you and God Bless You. 

Thank you for your service and bravery.  Your story is a tribute to all who serve our country with valor.  Rest in peace. Prayers.

You where a credit to your unit and your country and your people a great inspiration  to all who serve there country 

While I was in the Army during Vietnam I did not have to deploy and fight as you did.  I'm a German immigrant forever grateful for your bravery and willingness to give up everything for your comrades and this country.  Thank you!!! 

You, kind sir are a true hero. I am going to pay my respects in person when I visit my father in Pensacola in June. Thank you for your service. 

Thank you for your ultimate service and sacrifice. 

Thank you for your sacrifice young man! May God be holding you in his loving arms.

Good bless your beautiful soul.Thank you for your service and your ultimate sacrifice….RIP soldier…??

A true hero, a true warrior. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

He was very brave and selfless—his love and sacrifice for the US should not be forgotten. He gave to a country who did  it even respect him as a man

Reading your story instantly brought mourning, gratitude, and pure love to my heart! Your an inspiration to me as well as a true hero and leader! Thank you!
  ❤️❤️❤️

To give your life to save others without hesitation, in my eyes is the truest form of love.  Thank you, Mr. Sims.  There is no better model of a person than you as you have set the standard.  Thank you for your service.

Sgt Sims, Your memory, bravery and love for your' fellow warriors lives on in the hearts of all who knew you or, like I, have read why you have been so highly honored. Thank you for your' ultimate service!


I salute you my fellow soldier, no greater love than that for his fellow man is almost not enough to say about a man such as yourself. I spent 22 years in the USAF and was in during the entire time of that war. God bless you and all your family for what you did. You are the true mark of a man as well as an outstanding soldier.

God bless you! You are a true hero taken to soon. Rest In Peace 

Thank you for your service you gave the greatest sacrifice a soldier could give so others may live.

CLIFFORD C SIMS

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