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Flynn, Louis J.
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1902-1980
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Lt. Colonel Louis J. Flynn served with the Canadian Militia for thirty-three years seeing active service in England, North Africa, Italy and North West Europe for six years during World War II. He was awarded the Efficiency Decoration for this service and went on to receive the Coronation Medal and the Canadian Centennial Medal.
He served as the President of the Kingston Historical Society for nine years from 1962 to 1971. For his service to the local community he was named Kingston's Man of the Year in 1965 which was followed by the receipt of an honourary degree from the Royal Military College in 1973.
Lt. Col. L. J. Flynn authored several brochures, numerous articles and published two books: "Built on a Rock" and "At School in Kingston." He passed away in the spring of 1980.
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- English