| Regimental number | 2543 |
| Place of birth | Apsley Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Address | Apsley PO, Apsley, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr John Flynn, Apsley PO, Apsley, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 57th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/74/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 57th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At VILLERS BRETONNEUX, during the period of the 24th/28th April, 1918, FLYNN showed fine courage and initiative. His cheerfulness also set a splendid example to the men. He displayed great gallantry during the morning of the 25th April, 1918. With two men he held the bridge over the railway line bordering on the enemy front line, when attacked by a large party of the enemy, until his party was reinforced. Corporal FLYNN also went out and tended a wounded runner under a most severe bombardment and brought him back to safety. This N.C.O.'s courage deserves special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
