Joseph Trewavas | |
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Born | Mousehole, England | 14 December 1835
Died | 20 July 1905 Mousehole, England | (aged 69)
Buried | Old School Cemetery, Paul |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | Royal Navy |
Rank | Able Seaman |
Battles / wars | Crimean War |
Awards | Victoria Cross Conspicuous Gallantry Medal Légion d'honneur (France) |
Other work | Cornwall 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.