Sydney Carlin Military person

Pilot Officer Sydney "Timbertoes" Carlin, MC, DFC, DCM (1889–1941) was a British World War I flying ace, despite having previously lost a leg during the Battle of the Somme. He returned to the Royal Air Force in World War II, serving as an air gunner during the Battle of Britain.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)'Timbertoes'
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1889
Date of deathMay 09, 1941

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Military person

award
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Military Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)
military operations
Battle of Britain
military branch
Royal Engineers
military unit
No. 74 Squadron RAF
service start1908
service end1908

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