Mick Flynn

For people of a similar name see Michael Flynn (disambiguation)

Michael John Flynn
Nickname(s) "Bullet Magnet"
Born 1960 (age 5556)
Cardiff, Wales
Allegiance  United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Years of service 1979–1993
2001 – present
Rank Warrant Officer Class 1
Battles/wars

Northern Ireland
Falklands War

Bosnian War
Iraq War
War in Afghanistan
Awards Conspicuous Gallantry Cross
Military Cross

Michael John "Mick" Flynn CGC, MC (born 1960) is one of the British Army's most decorated members in recent years.[1]

Flynn was born in Cardiff 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

  1. 1 2 3 Evans, Michael (20 December 2006). "Two bravery awards for Army's top hero". London, UK: The Times. Retrieved 12 February 2010.
  2. http://www.householdcavalry.net/history/4587346307
  3. The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 57100. p. 4. 21 October 2003. Retrieved 12 February 2010.

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