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John Travers Cornwell

Boy 1st Class

Service No. J/42563

Age 16

Died on 2 June 1916

Royal Navy

MANOR PARK CEMETERY

Essex, United Kingdom

Son of the late Eli Cornwell, of 10, Alverstone Rd., Manor Park, Essex, and the late Lily Cornwell(nee King), of 745, Commercial Rd., Stepney, London. Born Leyton,West Ham.His father,Private E.Cornwell and half brother Private A.F.Cornwell also died.

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jane elder

ALL HONOUR AND GLORY IS YOURS

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Trevor David Cornwell

We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.

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JOHN TRAVERS CORNWELL

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

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A friend in respect

We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.

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Helen Dawson

I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.

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David Pigg

For those still on watch, we shall remember you.

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Billy Mitchell

May you live in our hearts forever.

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Billy Mitchell

Just 16 years old... I'm 20, I shall grow old, poor John will not. Rest in peace buddy. I plan to visit you one day.

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Veronika Cerna

I wish I had known you and had a chance to thank you for everything you gave to us who survive you.

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Marie Doyle

We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.

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Legion Supporter

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

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Legion Supporter

We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.

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Legion Supporter

A young boy who died bravely. Remembered in London forever

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Nigel Payne

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

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Legion Supporter

Remembering Jack Cornwell, who our Cub Pack is named after. A fellow Scout who will always be remembered.

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Legion Supporter

A Scout whose service inspired many.

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Lesley Soloman

I often pay you a visit at the cemetery, sleep well Jack and we will remember you.

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Karen Orrell

In remembrance of my distant relative, we will remember

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Nick Cornwell-Menzies

I have planted a poppy for a distant relative who died for his country, and linked it with an important place in my life.

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jane elder

BURIED AT HOME. MANOR PARK CEMETERY, ESSEX

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David Pigg

For those still on watch, well will remember them.

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A VICTORIA Cross awarded to a boy sailor killed during World War One will go on display for the first time next month. Leyton-born John â€...

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My name is Trevor David Cornwell I am related to jack (john travers Cornwell ) he shall always be a real inspiration to my family to say the...

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Never forget: John Travers Cornwell VC, 16 years old, who died while serving with the Royal Navy at the Battle of Jutland in 1916. He was po...

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