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We remember John Travers Cornwell
We remember John Travers Cornwell
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Arthur F Cornwell
Source:6631753
1888
1890
sibling
Alice M Cornwell
Source:6631753
1890
1898
sibling
Ernest E Cornwell
Source:6631753
1898
1900
1901
dates
Age 1
Source:6631753
1901
1901
location
Clyde Place, Low Leyton, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6631753
1901
1911
location
Romford Road, Forest Gate, East Ham, Essex
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:6631787
2nd April 1911
1911
dates
Age 10
Source:6631787
1911
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
J42563
HMS Vivid I
Source:6424559
31st July 1915 - 21st January 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J42563
HMS Vivid I
Source:6424559
22nd January 1916 - 1st May 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J42563
HMS Chester
Source:6424559
2nd May 1916 - 2nd June 1916
1916
awards
St George Cross Fourth Class - Russia
Other War Service Award
Source:8956562
1st June 1916
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J42563
HMS Chester
Source:6424559
1916
death
Died of wounds
Served on HMS Chester a member of the gun crew during the Battle of Jutland. His gun was taken out along with a lot of his crew. Badly injured he stayed at his post awaiting orders.
Grimsby District Hospital Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:6631720
Source:6424559
2nd June 1916
1916
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6655436
15th September 1916
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6424559
burial
Forest Gate Essex
United Kingdom
Section 55 West Grave 13
Source:6424559
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Travers |
| Initials | JT |
| Last Name | Cornwell, |
| Source | 8489591 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Place, Low Leyton, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Romford Road, Forest Gate, East Ham, Essex | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J42563 | HMS Vivid I | Boy 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J42563 | HMS Vivid I | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J42563 | HMS Chester | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J42563 | HMS Chester | Boy 1st Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| St George Cross Fourth Class - Russia | Other War Service Award | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Cornwell | mother | ||
| Eli Cornwell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur F Cornwell | brother | 1888 | |
| Alice M Cornwell | sister | 1890 | |
| Ernest E Cornwell | brother | 1898 |
Media
Media
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Portrait photograph of John Travers CornwellA half length portrait of Boy (1st Class) Jack Travers Cornwell who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for remaining at his post at the forward 5.5 inch gun of the cruiser HMS CHESTER.
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Gun was manned by Jack CornwellThis gun was manned by Jack Cornwell when he won his Victoria Cross during the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916. On display at IWM LondonContributed by:
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The Battle of Jutland Memorial Park, ThyborønMemorial Stone in the impressive Battle of Jutland Memorial Park, Thyborøn, Jutland, commemorating the 858 casualties lost on ships damaged and returned home port after the Battle of Jutland 31st May - 1st June 1916Contributed by:
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Jack Cornwell VC and his familyMore about Jack Cornwell VC and his family
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HMS Chester at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Chester at the Battle of Jutland
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Portsmouth Men at the Battle of JutlandMore about Portsmouth Men at the Battle of Jutland
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Boy Soldiers, Sailors & AirmenMore about Boy Soldiers, Sailors & Airmen
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Victoria Cross at the Battle of JutlandMore about Victoria Cross at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
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England expects that every man will do his dutyMore about England expects that every man will do his duty
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Helen29195 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Helen29195 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Helen29195 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Helen29195 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cross citation, the London Gazette | Charlotte33 | |
| Service records at The National Archives | Trevor321 | |
| Service records on Ancestry.co.uk | Trevor321 | |
| Historic Englad - 'Battle of Jutland Memorials Listed' | Catherine91214 | |
| Jack Cornwell remembered on new £5 coin | Catherine91214 | |
| Jack Cornwell And The HMS Chester Gun | Jonathan101862 | |
| Jack Cornwell | Jonathan101862 | |
| Russian medals for the Battle of Jutland | Keith1947 | |
| Jack Cornwell's Grandmother | Joanna19174 | |
| The Late Mrs. E. M. Kifford | Joanna19174 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait photograph of John Travers Cornwell | Charlotte33 | |
| Gun was manned by Jack Cornwell | Charlotte33 | |
| The Cornwell Cross | paul490 | |
| Alone at his gun | paul490 | |
| HMS Chester | paul490 | |
| Cornwell Cottages | Susan26537 | |
| Cornwell Cottages Plaque | Susan26537 | |
| The Battle of Jutland Memorial Park, Thyborøn | Robert74668 | |
| Funeral | Sue60594 | |
| newspaper article | Sue60594 | |
| Stamp | Sue60594 | |
| Facts | Sue60594 |
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