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John Lynn VC DCM (1887 – 3 May 1915) was an English 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. He was about 28 years old, and a private in the 2nd Battalion, The Lancashire Fusiliers, British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. Lynn was also awarded the Cross of the Order of St. George, 4th Class (Russia). His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Fusilier Museum, Bury, Lancashire.

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  • John Lynn
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  • John Lynn VC DCM (1887 – 3 May 1915) was an English 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. He was about 28 years old, and a private in the 2nd Battalion, The Lancashire Fusiliers, British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. Lynn was also awarded the Cross of the Order of St. George, 4th Class (Russia). His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Fusilier Museum, Bury, Lancashire.
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Birth Date
  • 1887(xsd:integer)
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  • 23(xsd:integer)
death place
  • Wieltje, Belgium
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  • John Lynn
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Birth Place
  • Forest Hill, London
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  • 1915-05-03(xsd:date)
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  • Private
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  • Vlamertinghe Churchyard
  • Memorial headstone in Grootebeek British Cemetery, Reninghelst
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  • John Lynn VC DCM (1887 – 3 May 1915) was an English 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. He was about 28 years old, and a private in the 2nd Battalion, The Lancashire Fusiliers, British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 2 May 1915 near Ypres, Belgium, when the Germans were advancing behind their wave of asphyxiating gas, Private Lynn, although almost overcome by the deadly fumes, handled his machine-gun with great effect against the enemy, and when he could not see them, he moved his gun higher up the parapet so that he could fire more effectively. This eventually checked any further advance and the outstanding courage displayed by this soldier had a great effect upon his comrades in the very trying circumstances. Private Lynn died later from the effects of gas poisoning. Lynn was also awarded the Cross of the Order of St. George, 4th Class (Russia). His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Fusilier Museum, Bury, Lancashire.
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