NettetJohn Travers Cornwell was a close relative of my father Victor John Cornwell. As children we were told of the heroic valour of young John Cornwell who ''stood by his post', whilst his ship went down at the age of 13 at the Battle of Jutland. My father was born in East Ham London, where I believe, Cornwell descents originated from. NettetMedal commemorating John Travers Cornwell VC (1900-1916) and the Battle of Jutland, 1916. Obverse: Bust of Boy Cornwell (front) in uniform of a naval rating of HMS 'Chester', within a band containing legend. Legend: '* JOHN TRAVERS CORNWELL, V .C . BOY 1ST. CLASS ROYAL NAVY H. M. S. CHESTER.* FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH.'
Jutland Jack: The life and death of a boy sailor - BBC News
NettetMedal commemorating john travers cornwell vc 1900-1916 and the battle of jutland 1916 reverse. Millions of premium Stock photos and illustrations created by leading … NettetCause of death: Intestinal perforation due to wounds received in action Inscription: In Memoriam First Class Boy JOHN TRAVERS CORNWELL V.C. Born 8th January 1900 … nonmember speakers in animal jam
The John Travers Cornwell VC Memorial and Family Grave Marker
John Travers Cornwell VC (8 January 1900 – 2 June 1916), commonly known as Jack Cornwell or as Boy Cornwell, is remembered for his gallantry at the Battle of Jutland during World War I. Having died at the age of only 16, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest award for … Se mer John "Jack" Travers Cornwell was born as the third child of a working-class family at Clyde Place, Leyton, Essex (now in Greater London). His parents were Eli and Lily Cornwell; he had a sister and three brothers, as well as … Se mer The original furore caused by his very public re-burial led to over seven million of the Empire's children donating to his fund. £18,000 was raised in … Se mer • Boy (1st Class) John ‘Jack’ Travers Cornwell VC - illustrated article from the Imperial War Museum • John Travers Cornwell Se mer On 31 May 1916, Chester was scouting ahead of the 3rd Battlecruiser Squadron at the Battle of Jutland when the ship turned to investigate gunfire … Se mer Three months later, Captain Robert Lawson of Chester described the events to the British Admiralty. Though at first reluctant, the … Se mer • My Boy Jack (poem) Se mer NettetCornwell (Winnipeg) Branch. The Cornwell (Winnipeg) Branch of the Navy League of Canada is a not-for-profit organization, and registered charity, that provides fundraising and support for the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps John Travers Cornwell, VC.The organization collects donations, fundraises and provides volunteers to assist the cadet … http://jtcvcalumni.ca/history_cornwell.htm nutcracker musical snow globes clara