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.