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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Francis Ledward Flynn

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Alva, Florida

Honored By

Michael C. Flynn

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PARTICIPATED IN ACTION AGAINST THE ENEMY AT GUADALCANAL, BRITISH SOLOMON ISLANDS, 7 AUGUST 1942 TO 5 JANUARY 1943; OKINAWA, RYUKYU ISLANDS 1 APRIL 1945 TO 21 JUNE 1945. NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER IN FIELD ARTILLERY. INJURED IN COMBAT AT GUADALCANAL. PRESENT ON USS MISSOURI DURING JAPANESE SURRENDER. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A SERGEANT.