Harry A. "Paddy" Flint
Harry Albert Flint | |
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Flint at the headquarters of the 39th Infantry Regiment | |
| Nickname(s) | "Paddy" |
| Born | February 12, 1888 St. Johnsbury, Vermont, United States |
| Died | July 24, 1944 (aged 56) near Saint-Lô, France |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1912–1944 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Service number | 0-3377 |
| Unit | Cavalry Branch Field Artillery Branch |
| Commands | 56th Armored Infantry Regiment 39th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross (2) Silver Star (3) Legion of Merit Purple Heart |
Colonel Harry Albert "Paddy" Flint (February 12, 1888 – July 24, 1944) was an officer of the United States Army who served with distinction during World War II. Although at 56 years of age he was considered older than what was acceptable for field-grade front-line infantry officers, he is most known for leading the 39th Infantry Regiment from its service in Sicily from July 1943 until he was mortally wounded six weeks after the Normandy landings in June 1944.