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Trooper M. Flynn M.M. |
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Transcript of Military Medal Citation |
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Brigade |
16 Inf. Bde. |
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Division |
3 Ind. Div. |
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Unit |
45 Reconnaissance Regiment Royal Armoured Corps |
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Date of Recommendation |
28 May 1944 |
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Regtl. No. |
3957173 |
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Rank and Name |
Trooper Matthew John Flynn |
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Action for which recommended :- |
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At Henu Chaung on 18 April 44 Tpr. Flynn commanded a detachment of the M.M.G. Section during the attack by his column on Japanese positions. Tpr. Flynn's detachment went into action covering the right flank of the position gained, which was countered attacked several times by the enemy. In spite of very heavy mortar and machine gun fire from very close range Tpr. Flynn maintained his detachment in action, he himself firing the gun throughout. By his coolness and skilful handling of the gun all counter attacks were beaten off despite severe casualties suffered by his detachment. He accounted for many enemy killed. When the action was finally broken off Tpr. Flynn and his few men manhandled their gun out of action and carried it some 10 miles, all the mules having been killed. Tpr. Flynn displayed outstanding courage and leadership throughout. |
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Recommended By |
Lt. Colonel C.R. Cumberiege O.C. 45 Recce (R.A.C.) |
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Honour or Reward |
Bar to M. M. |
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Signed By |
B. Fergusson, Brigadier |
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(London Gazette 4 January 1945) |
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