World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph E. Flynn
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Unionville, Connecticut
Honored By
Alfred Benson
Relationship
Cousin
TECHNICAL SERGEANT. HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 7TH ARMY. HE SAW ACTION AT SALERNO, ANZIO AND CASINO. LIEUTENANT GENERAL CLARK AWARDED HIM THE SILVER STAR FOR ACTION NEAR APRILIA, ITALY. HE ALSO RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART WITH 1 OAK LEAF CLUSTER.