Captain John Patrick Flynn
Survivor of WW1
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
103109
Cause of Death (in war):
Survived
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
Canadian Infantry
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Huntingdon, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
32 years 10 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Contractor
Next of Kin:
Mrs. John Flynn, Mother, Huntingdon, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Place of Enlistment:
Victoria, British Columbia
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 11.0 in / 180 cm
Weight:
Chest:
38.0 in / 97 cm
Expansion:
4.0 in / 10 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Regular/End of Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
Buried at:
Plot:
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Lieutenant John Patrick Flynn
Lieutenant John Patrick Flynn
Lieutenant John Patrick Flynn
Medal index card (Military Cross) for Lieutenant John Patrick Flynn
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Captain |
Canadian Infantry |
Army |
Canadian Infantry |
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| WW1 |
Lieutenant |
Canadian Engineers |
Army |
67th Pioneer Battalion |
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| WW1 |
Private |
Canadian Engineers |
Army |
67th Pioneer Battalion |
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| 67th Battalion Nominal Roll |
Awards
| Conflict |
Award |
Action |
Date of Award |
Date of Citation |
Source |
| WW1 |
Military Cross |
Vimy Ridge |
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London Gazette 14 August 1917 Supplement 30234 P8392 Canada Gazette 13 Oct 1917 P1164 |
| For conspicuous gallantry and devotion in operations. he led his platoon under heavy fire, to reinforce the depleted ranks of the attacking battalion., and with bombs and ammunition, and by his courage and skill, he rendered invaluable aid in consolidating the position gained. |
Available Transcriptions
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Gleaner Notes - Returned Soldiers |
Notes
Promoted Sergeant in the field 18 Dec 1916
Promoted to Temp Lieutenant 14 March 1917
Discharged 4 April 1919
Served with 67th Pioneer Battalion, 102nd Battalion, 25th Company Canadian Forestry Corps, 35th Company Canadian Forestry Corps, 1 Company Canadian Forestry Corps
Research Notes
67th Pioneer Battalion Nominal Roll
