Mick Flynn
For other people named Michael Flynn, see Michael Flynn (disambiguation).
| Michael John Flynn | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | "Bullet Magnet" |
| Born |
1960 (age 55–56) Cardiff, Wales |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | British Army |
| Years of service |
1979–1993 2001 – present |
| Rank | Warrant Officer Class 1 |
| Battles/wars |
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 2 3 Evans, Michael (20 December 2006). "Two bravery awards for Army's top hero". London, UK: The Times. Retrieved 12 February 2010.
- ↑ http://www.householdcavalry.net/history/4587346307
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 57100. p. 4. 21 October 2003. Retrieved 12 February 2010.
Sources
- Flynn, Mike (2010). Bullet Magnet: Afghanistan, Bosnia, the Falklands, Iraq, Northern Ireland. Orion Publishing Group, Limited. ISBN 0-297-85991-9.
External links
- Flynn's account of Afghanistan, The Guardian; 17 November 2006; accessed 11 February 2014.
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