William Hamilton Flynn

Military Information

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  • Service no: Clyde Z/284
  • Rank: Able Seaman
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  • Awards: Military Medal
  • Regiment/Service: Royal Naval Division
  • Unit/Ship: Drake Battalion, Royal Naval Division

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    John Flynn, 20 Mid St, Dundee

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More about William Hamilton Flynn

William Hamilton Flynn  M.M.   CZ/284 Drake Bn Royal Naval Division

DUNDEE A.B. WOUNDED BY GAS SHELL.

Able Seaman Wm. Hamilton Flynn, son of Mr and Mrs John Flynn, 20 Mid Street, Dundee, has been admitted to hospital suffering from severe wounds which were inflicted by a gas shell.  A.B. Flynn belongs to the Drake wounded.  He won the Military Medal in November last.

Dundee Courier 26th March 1918

Information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell

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