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E003273 - Timins, Charles (1815 - 1892)
Title:
Timins, Charles (1815 - 1892)
Author:
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Identifier:
RCS: E003273
Publisher:
London : Royal College of Surgeons of England
Publication Date:
2012-12-20
Description:
Obituary for Timins, Charles (1815 - 1892), Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Language:
English
Source:
Plarr's Lives of the Fellows
Full Name:
Timins, Charles
Date of Birth:
23 October 1815
Date of Death:
5 January 1892
Place of Death:
Bath
Occupation:
Titles/Qualifications:
MRCS August 10th 1838

FRCS April 12th 1848
Details:
Born on October 23rd, 1815, and entered the Madras Army as an Assistant Surgeon on September 11th, 1839, being promoted to Surgeon on February 10th, 1856, and to Surgeon Major on January 13th, 1860. He saw much active service in China in 1841-1842, where he was present at the bombardment of Woosung, the capture of Shanghai, the storm of Ching-Kiangfu, when he was severely wounded, and the investment of Nankin. He also saw service in the Indian Mutiny, 1857-1858, where he was present in the operations in Bandalkund and the action of Banda. He received the medal for each campaign. Timins retired on February 28th, 1864, and lived at Bath, where he died on January 5th, 1892.
Rights:
Copyright (c) The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Collection:
Plarr's Lives of the Fellows
Format:
Obituary
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Root/Lives of the Fellows/E003000-E003999/E003200-E003299
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