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John Thomas FLYNN

Regimental number1547
Place of birthBungendore New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationShearer
AddressCaptains Flat, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation33
Next of kinMother, Mrs Charlotte Flynn, Captains Flat, New South Wales
Enlistment date9 December 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on 11 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollStaff Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: Unspecified

FateReturned to Australia 12 March 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'This N.C.O. displayed great bravery and initiative in picking up and throwing back enemy bombs which fell into our trenches. This at a time when the men had little experience of bombs was a most inspiring example to the men under him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death16 May 1956
Age at death75
Place of burialCaptains Flat Cemetery, New South Wales

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