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John Travers Cornwell | |
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 John Travers Cornwell, Boy 1st class (1900–1916) by Ambrose McEvoy, although it is now believed to be Jack's brother George[1] | |
| Nickname(s) | "Jack" "Boy" |
| Born | 8 January 1900 Leyton, Essex, England |
| Died | 2 June 1916 (aged 16) Grimsby, England |
| Buried | Manor Park Cemetery, London |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1915–1916 |
| Rank | Boy 1st Class |
| Unit | HMS Chester |
| Battles / wars | First World War |
| Awards | Victoria 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 (VC).