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Victoria Cross. Thomas Flynn VC (August 1842 – 10 August 1892) was born in Athlone and was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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Thomas Flynn VC, a life revealed. The Association is deeply indebted to Shane McCormack and Gearóld O'Brien of Athlone, the home town of Thomas Flynn VC, who, after exhaustive and dedicated research, have established that Thomas Flynn was in fact born in Athlone on 22nd December 1839. On 31st July 1854 he joined the 64th Regiment, the Second ...
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On 26-27 November 1857 the small force under Major-General Windham, which had been left to defend Cawnpore, was defeated by rebels under Tantya Tope and driven into an entrenchment guarding the Bridge of Boats across the Ganges, which gave access to the Lucknow road. Fighting however continued. On the 28th Windham counter-attacked the mutineers ...
Thomas Flynn VC. b. 22/12/1839 Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland. d. 10/08/1892 Athlone, Ireland. Thomas Flynn (1839-1892) was born and baptised on 22nd December 1839 in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland, the son of Patrick and Eleanor Flynn (nee Kenny) The 18 year-old Flynn was made a drummer on 17th July 1857 and was part of Sir Colin ...
Jan 24, 2024 · His illustrated talk ‘Thomas Flynn V.C. - Setting the Record Straight’ is the result of over a year’s research into the life and times of Thomas Flynn, a native of Athlone who was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery during the Indian Mutiny. Much of what has been written about Thomas Flynn in the past was incorrect. Published: Wed 24 ...
Apr 30, 2016 · April 30th, 2016 News. The VC and GC Association have officially launched the new and improved website (vcgca.org). The website's aim is to inform and educate the public on both the Victoria Cross and George Cross, whilst also acting as a central source of information on all past and present holders.
Victoria Cross. Thomas Flynn VC (August 1842 – 10 August 1892) was born in Athlone and was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
