John Flynn
Died
:
10 May 1920
Age
:
51
Rank
:
Sergeant
Force
:
Royal Irish Constabulary
Cause
:
Homicide - Shot
Duty Status
:
On Duty
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.