World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John J. Flynn
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Bay Shore, New York
Honored By
Edward J. Dwyer
Relationship
Brother-in-Law
SERGEANT WITH 23RD MARINES, 4TH DIVISION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC; MARSHALL ISLANDS, AND TARAWA. WOUNDED ON SAIPAN AND IWO JIMA; BULLET THROUGH EYE (BLINDED), MARIANNA ISLANDS. DECORATED WITH THE PURPLE HEART, SILVER STAR, AND PRESIDENTIAL CITATION.