Thomas Flynn (VC)

Thomas Flynn
BornAugust 1842
Athlone, County Westmeath
Died10 August 1892(1892-08-10) (aged 49–50)
Athlone Workhouse
Buried
Cornamagh RC Cemetery
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
RankDrummer
Unit64th Regiment of Foot
Battles / warsIndian Mutiny
AwardsVictoria Cross

Thomas Flynn VC (August 1842 – 10 August 1892) was born in Athlone and was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.