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Story of Tommy Flynn

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posted on 2024-06-05, 18:03 authored by Their Finest Hour Project Team

Great Grandfather Tommy Flynn served in the 8th Army for 6 years. He served in North Africa, El Alamein, and Monte Cassino with the 98th Division. Originally from County Cork, Ireland, he was living in the East End of London. He worked as a driver. His son was born before he left for North Africa.

History

Item list and details

Medical Box- possibly from North Africa. Propaganda leaflet dropped over Germans in Italy (has translation).

Person the story/items relate to

Tommy Flynn

Person who shared the story/items

Amanda Flynn

Relationship between the subject of the story and its contributor

Great Grandfather

Type of submission

Shared at Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum, Oxfordshire on 1 April 2023.

Record ID

104726 | WOO014