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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Philip (Phillip) Daniel Flynn (ASN: RA-11202712), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 28 May 1951, in the vicinity of Inje, Korea. Company G was assigned to patrol and seek out the enemy. As they neared their objective a sudden barrage of enemy machine gun and small arms fire pinned the company down. Almost immediately several casualties were suffered in the company and Private Flynn, with complete disregard for personal safety, ran to the side of the wounded and began to administer first aid. Through his efficiency and devotion to duty, several lives were saved and the wounded were evacuated, In the meantime the company reorganized and prepared to assault the enemy positions. In the ensuing battle one of the platoon leaders was critically wounded and lay in an exposed position. Private Flynn dashed across open terrain under intense enemy fire to the aid of the platoon leader to assist him to safety. As he lifted the wounded man, enemy automatic weapons showered his position and killed him at the side of the wounded platoon leader. Private Flynn’s gallantry and devotion to a wounded comrade reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class [then Private]

    Regiment:

    9th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    March 9 – 10, 1951
    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 192 (June 18, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class [then Private] Philip (Phillip) Daniel Flynn (ASN: RA-11202712), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 9 – 10 March 1951, in the vicinity of Tokkosan, Korea. Private First Class Flynn was attached to a rifle company as medical aid man while that company was attacking well-fortified enemy positions. With complete disregard for his own safety, he fearlessly exposed himself to intense enemy fire while administering aid to the wounded and evacuating them to the rear. On the morning of 10 March 1951, when he was informed that a seriously wounded man was in danger of being captured by the enemy, he moved forward into a merciless hail of enemy fire, treated the wounded moan and carried him to safety. Later, when an aid man of an adjacent unit had been wounded, Private Flynn, without hesitation, ran through the intense hostile fire, administered to his wounded comrade and carried him to safety. The gallant conduct displayed by Private Flynn reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.