Johnny Kelly, Adrian Earley, Paul Cooley, John McCrossan, Jim Cleary and Paddy CostelloFour wreaths placed on Drummer’s grave for Armistice DayPrevious Next Image 1 of 1 BELOW: The full group at the Drummer Flynn memorial in Cornamagh. by David FlynnOn Armistice Day, November 11, a group of ex-soldiers performed their annual ceremony at the memorial for 19th century Athlone soldier, Drummer Thomas Flynn in Cornamagh Cemetery. At the monument honouring Drummer Flynn, Paul Cooley laid a wreath on behalf of ONE, Jim Cleary laid a wreath on behalf of MPAI, John McCrossan laid a wreath on behalf of IUNVA and Paddy Costello (Post 9) laid the poppy wreath. Drummer Flynn was 17 years old when he became an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, making him one of the youngest recipients of the medal. He had been a drummer in the 64th Regiment of Foot (later the North Staffordshire Regiment), an infantry regiment, in 1857 in India

Source: Irish Independent November 18, 2024 19:37 UTC