Pals My Partner's extended family lost Owen Patrick Flynn last month. He never spoke about his time in WW2. These pictures have been handed to the family. I've been asked to see what I can find about him. He was Born in 1923. Lived in Liverpool. The picture in Tropical dress says Aged 19 Ismalia Egypt. Any details any information would be great. His medal ribbons look like 1939-45 with a couple of stars. I believe he was in Sicily as well as North Africa. Any Idea on other medals? Simon
Would this be the same man: http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D4298902 Reference: BT 395/1/32092 Description: Medal listing of Flynn, Patrick Discharge number:R235081 Date of Birth: 24 January 1923 Date: [1946-2002] Held by: The National Archives, Kew Name: Patrick Flynn Birth Date: 24 Jan 1923 Date of Registration: Oct 1995 Age at Death: 72 Registration district: Preston and South Ribble Inferred County: Lancashire Register Number: A37C District and Subdistrict: 5881A Entry Number: 82 TD
As I only had his DoB to go on: Name: Owen P Flynn Mother's Maiden Surname: McGuigan Date of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep 1923 Registration district: Liverpool Inferred County: Lancashire Volume Number: 8b Page Number: 38 TD
All I can suggest is the usual reply of apply for Service Records. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records#how-to-apply-for-service-personnel-records
Hi, Looks like he served in a RM Commando unit at some stage. The last two photos seem to show the straight titles and “dagger” formation sign being worn. The “dagger” formation sign did not come into use until December 1945. Pity it is not a side on shot as they sometimes wore a badge showing the number of the unit above the Royal Marines title. Regards Danny
Believed to be Owen in Kowloon 1946. RM 44 Commando B troop. Front Row 7th from the left. Pretty much in the middle on the front row.