Sydney Carlin (RAF officer)

Sydney Carlin
Sydney Carlin
Nickname(s)	Timbertoes
Born	1889; Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England
Died	9 May 1941 (aged 51–52); Peterborough, Soke of Peterborough, England
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service / branch	British Army; Royal Air Force
Years of service	1908–1909; 1915–1924; 1940–1941
Rank	Pilot Officer
Unit	18th Royal Hussars; Royal Engineers; No. 74 Squadron RFC; No. 264 Squadron RAF; No. 151 Squadron RAF;
Battles / wars	World War I Battle of the Somme; ; World War II Battle of Britain; ;
Awards	Military Cross; Distinguished Flying Cross; Distinguished Conduct Medal

Sydney "Timbertoes" Carlin, MC, DFC, DCM (1889 – 9 May 1941) was a British flying ace of the First World War, despite having previously lost a leg during the Battle of the Somme. He returned to the Royal Air Force in the Second World War, serving as an air gunner during the Battle of Britain.