John Flynn
- Died:
- 10 May 1920
- Age:
- 51
- Rank:
- Sergeant
- Force:
- Royal Irish Constabulary
- Cause:
- Homicide - Shot
- Duty Status:
- On Duty
- Gallantry award:
- John Flynn received State recognition by way of a Gallantry Award in relation to the incident where he lost his life.
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.
Police Memorial Tribute
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.
