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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.
Jack Cornwell, known as ‘Jutland Jack’, was a young sailor who died during the Battle of Jutland, the biggest sea battle of World War One. For his bravery during the battle, he was awarded a...
Jack Cornwell was only 16 when he lost his life at the Battle of Jutland. His ship came under heavy fire and he was mortally wounded, but stayed steady at his post, ready to follow orders. It was this devotion to duty that earned him both the nation’s respect and a posthumous Victoria Cross
Jun 2, 2016 · At 16 years old, Jack Cornwell became one of the youngest recipients of the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for valour first instituted by Queen Victoria in 1856. Cornwell was not the youngest to receive the VC but he is probably the most famous.
May 27, 2016 · It was 100 years ago at The Battle of Jutland a 72-hour clash between the Royal Navy and the Imperial German Navy that John Travers Cornwell, of His Majesty’s Ship Chester, was to have his first and last encounter with the enemy.
Jack Cornwell was a young sailor who died during the Battle of Jutland, the biggest sea battle of World War One. He was awarded a Victoria Cross for his bravery in battle.
Jun 2, 2016 · John Travers Cornwell VC commonly known as Jack Cornwell or as Boy Cornwell, was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his gallantry on board HMS Chester. Although buried at Manor Park cemetery in London, his memory lives on at the Royal Navy training base, in Cornwall, where his portrait, painted by the society artist Frank Salisbury ...
