John Flynn
Died
:
10 May 1920
Age
:
51
Rank
:
Sergeant
Force
:
Royal Irish Constabulary
Cause
:
Homicide - Shot
Duty Status
:
On Duty
Roll of Honour Citation
Shot dead when his patrol was ambushed by terrorist gunmen in Timoleague, County Cork. Posthumously awarded the Constabulary Medal for Gallantry.
Shot dead alongside his two colleagues, Constables William Brick and Edward Dunne, when their patrol was ambushed by terrorist gunmen about a mile from their barracks in the village of Timoleague, County Cork. Posthumously awarded the Constabulary Medal for Gallantry.