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Timothy McCarthy | |
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Born | Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland | 15 July 1888
Died | 16 March 1917 Western Approaches | (aged 28)
Allegiance | UK |
Service | Royal Navy |
Rank | Leading seaman |
Awards | Polar Medal |
Timothy McCarthy (15 July 1888 – 16 March 1917) was an Irish leading seaman (LB). He is best known for his service in the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914–1916, for which he was awarded the Bronze Polar Medal.[1]