Michael John Flynn, CGC, MC (born 1960) is one of the British Army's most decorated members in recent years.[1]
Michael John Flynn | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | "Bullet Magnet" |
| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) Cardiff, Wales |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1979–1993 2001–2012 |
| Rank | Warrant Officer Class 1 |
| Battles/wars | Northern Ireland Falklands War Bosnian War Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Conspicuous Gallantry Cross Military Cross |
Flynn was born in Cardiff, Wales, in 1960. He joined the British Army and served in the Blues and Royals.[2] He has seen active service in Northern Ireland, the Falklands War, the Bosnian War, the Iraq War and the War in Afghanistan.[1] In 2003 he was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross as a lance corporal of horse when serving with D Squadron, Blues and Royals in Iraq.[3] In August 2006 Corporal of Horse Flynn was awarded the Military Cross in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, in action against the Taliban.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Evans, Michael (20 December 2006). "Two bravery awards for Army's top hero". The Times. London, UK. Retrieved 12 February 2010.
- ^ "Household Cavalry Association North West & W Yorks". householdcavalry.net. Archived from the original on 23 February 2015. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
- ^ "No. 57100". The London Gazette (Supplement). 21 October 2003. p. 4.
Further reading edit
- Flynn, Mike (2010). Bullet Magnet: Afghanistan, Bosnia, the Falklands, Iraq, Northern Ireland. Orion Publishing Group, Limited. ISBN 978-0-297-85991-8.
External links edit
- Flynn's account of Afghanistan, The Guardian; 17 November 2006; accessed 11 February 2014.