Jack Cornwell

For other people named John Cornwell, see John Cornwell (disambiguation).

John Travers Cornwell
The iconic image of Jack Cornwell as used by the press at the time of his death. It is nowadays thought to show a younger brother.
Born(1900-01-08)8 January 1900
Leyton, Essex, England
Died2 June 1916(1916-06-02) (aged 16)
Grimsby, England
Buried
Manor Park Cemetery, London
Branch Royal Navy
Service years1915–1916
RankBoy 1st Class
UnitHMS Chester
ConflictsBattle of Jutland
AwardsVictoria Cross

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 gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Cornwell is the third-youngest recipient of the VC after Andrew Fitzgibbon and Thomas Flynn.

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