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C.G. Timms

1884 – 1958

Decorated British Army officer and Scottish rugby union player

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Lived 1884 – 1958 (aged 73–74). C.G. Timms was a rugby union player and military personnel.

Charles Gordon Timms & Three Bars (1884–1958) was a doctor, decorated officer in the British Army, and rugby union player who played for the Lions. He was one of the minority of rugby players who was never capped for a home nation to play for the Lions. He served in France as medical officer of the 7th Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers from September 1915, and was promoted to temporary captain on 10 October 1915. He was awarded the Military Cross (MC) on four occasions, all for attending to wounded men under heavy fire.

The first MC was awarded on 18 July 1917, with a first Bar on 26 July 1918, a second Bar on 11 January 1919, A third Bar was gazetted on 1 February 1919 for actions near Cambrai in October 1918: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Cambrai on 1 October 1918, during a severe enemy barrage when his C.O. was wounded. He at once took up a squad of stretcher-bearers into the barrage to the rescue, tending his wounds and seeing that he was conveyed to a place of safety. He rejoined the Royal Army Medical Corps in 1939, with the rank of lieutenant.

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Important facts

Born
1884, Winchelsea
Birth century
Died
1958
Education
University of Edinburgh
Awards
Military Cross; Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
Charles Gordon Timms

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Frequently asked questions

Who was C.G. Timms?

Decorated British Army officer and Scottish rugby union player

When was C.G. Timms born?

C.G. Timms was born in 1884 in Winchelsea.

When did C.G. Timms die?

C.G. Timms died in 1958.

What was C.G. Timms's occupation?

C.G. Timms was a rugby union player and military personnel.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: C.G. Timms

· Wikidata: Q5006106

· DBpedia: Charles Gordon Timms

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