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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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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ALL HONOUR AND GLORY IS YOURS
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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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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For those still on watch, we shall remember you.
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May you live in our hearts forever.
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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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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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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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We will remember them. Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
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A young boy who died bravely. Remembered in London forever
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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Remembering Jack Cornwell, who our Cub Pack is named after. A fellow Scout who will always be remembered.
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A Scout whose service inspired many.
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I often pay you a visit at the cemetery, sleep well Jack and we will remember you.
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In remembrance of my distant relative, we will remember
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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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BURIED AT HOME. MANOR PARK CEMETERY, ESSEX
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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€...
jane elder
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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...
Trevor David Cornwell
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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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