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Pte. John Lynn VC DCM.
British Army 2nd Btn. Lancashire Fusiliers
from:London
(d.2nd May 1915)
John Lynn served with the 2nd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers during WW1 and died from the effects of gas poisoning on the 2nd May 1915, aged 27. He is commemorated on the Vlamertinghe Churchyard Memorial within the Grootebeek British Cemetery in Belgium. Awarded the Cross of the Order of St. George, 4th Class (Russia). He was the foster son of Mrs. E. Harrison, of 20, Hindsley Place, Forest Hill, London
An extract from the London Gazette, dated 29th June, 1915, records the following:- For most conspicuous bravery near Ypres on 2nd May 1915. When the Germans were advancing behind their wave of asphyxiating gas, Pte. Lynn, although almost overcome by the deadly fumes, handled his machine gun with very great effect against the enemy, and when he could not see them he moved his gun higher up on the parapet, which enabled him to bring even more effective fire to bear, eventually checking any further advance. The great courage displayed by this soldier had a fine effect on his comrades in the very trying circumstances. He died from the effects of gas poisoning.
