John Flynn

Died

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10 May 1920

Age

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51

Rank

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Sergeant

Force

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Royal Irish Constabulary

Cause

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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.