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- This article is about John Travers Cornwell, also known as Jack Cornwell or Boy Cornwell, a hero of the First World War. For the article about a writer about the Roman Catholic Church, see John Cornwell (writer).
John Travers Cornwell, V.C., (8 January 1900 - 2 June 1916) usually known as Jack Cornwell, is remembered for his gallantry at the Battle of Jutland for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. He is also known as Boy Cornwell.
John "Jack" Travers Cornwell was born as a third child into a working-class family at Clyde Place, Leyton, London. His parents were Eli and Alice Cornwell. The family later moved to Alverstone Road, East Ham. He joined the Boy Scouts but left school at the age of 14. At the outbreak of the First World War, ex-soldier Eli Cornwell volunteered for service and was fighting in France under Lord Kitchener. The older brother Arthur also served in an infantry regiment in Flanders.
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Orewadoitsu (Roderich Edelstein) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:28:38 -0000
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Victoria Cross Heroes - Boy Jack Cornwell VC: http://wp.me/pAqea-8R
dalyhistory (James Daly) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:05:44 -0000
Victoria Cross Heroes - Boy Jack Cornwell VC: http://wp.me/pAqea-8R
Battle of Jutland and Jack Cornwell, V.C. - The story of the scout whose personal courage inspired the Scouting Award for Courage.
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Great British Piers - Best of British Magazine - March 2001 - Archived article, Stand Your Station, features a short biography and a photo of John Travers Cornwell V.C.
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The Cornwell Award - The Badge of Courage for scouts. Contains extensive information regarding Jack Cornwell, V.C. and the Award created in his honour.
Victoria Cross archive - Recipient award page of John (Jack) Travers Cornwell.
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