FLANNAGAN, John
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Known as:
Forename also seen as Joe
Rank:
Marine
Unit / Base:
47RM Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Number:
PLY/X 110268
Born:
Saturday, November 10, 1923
Birthplace:
Gateshead, Co. Durham
Died :
Friday, November 3, 1944
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age:
20
Cemetery/Memorial:
Operations:
Local Roll of Honour:
Marine John Flannagan, 'X' troop, from Gateshead, died during operations in Holland. Son of John Joseph and Elizabeth Jane Flannagan, of Gateshead, Co. Durham. His troop were providing supporting fire and cutting wire defences during an assault on a gun battery along the dunes at Westkapelle, Walcheren.
Sources
[1] CWGC.
[2] Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
[3][Image] Newcastle Evening Chronicle - Tuesday 06 February 1945.
[4] Registers of Births in England (Gateshead) Oct/Nov/Dec/1923.
[5] 'From Omaha to the Scheldt', author Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC, Medical Officer 47RM Cdo.
Notes
Source [1] shows forename as Joe. Sources [2], [3], and [4] all show John.
Primary Roll of Honour:
Photo of grave in Gallery:
Yes
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