Joseph Trewavas

Joseph Trewavas
Born(1835-12-14)14 December 1835
Mousehole, England
Died20 July 1905(1905-07-20) (aged 69)
Mousehole, England
Buried
Old School Cemetery, Paul
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch Royal Navy
RankAble Seaman
Battles / warsCrimean War
AwardsVictoria Cross
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
Légion d'honneur (France)
Other workCornwall County Councillor

Joseph Trewavas VC, CGM (14 December 1835 – 20 July 1905) was a Royal Navy sailor and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.