Joseph Ambrose Flynn ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Connecticut
On July 30, 1945 Captain Flynn was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Navy. ★ He is remembered by the people of Connecticut. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 24581 |
| Service ID | O-061362 |
| Name | Joseph Ambrose Flynn |
| From | New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut |
| Birth Date | December 12, 1904 |
| Casualty Date | July 30, 1945 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Navy |
| Rank | Captain |
| Specialty | Executive Officer |
| Unit/Group | USS Indianapolis (CA-35) |
| Casualty Type | Missing in action or lost at sea |
| Location | Waters off Guam, Philippine Sea |
| Burial | Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines |
| Notable Awards |
★ Silver Star
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Joseph Ambrose Flynn is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Joseph Ambrose Flynn was originally from New Haven county, Connecticut. He was married to Anna Gordon Flynn and they had been living in Vallejo, Solano county, California.Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Joseph Ambrose Flynn was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Navy. Flynn had the rank of Captain. His military occupation or specialty was Executive Officer. Service number assignment was O-061362. Attached to USS Indianapolis (CA-35). He was born on December 12, 1904. According to our records Connecticut was his home or enlistment state and New Haven county has been included within the archival record. We have New Haven listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Navy Captain Flynn was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on July 30, 1945. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Missing in action or lost at sea. Incident location: Waters off Guam, Philippine Sea. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Silver Star
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Navy Presidential Unit Citation
★ Navy Good Conduct Medal
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
★ Navy Expeditionary Medal
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• 5,015 World War II
• 325 Korean War
• 616 Vietnam War
• 106 Prisoners of war
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• 16 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 63 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 4 Medal of Honor recipients
• 5,015 World War II
• 325 Korean War
• 616 Vietnam War
• 106 Prisoners of war
• 1,299 Missing in action
• 16 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 63 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 4 Medal of Honor recipients
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