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John Jack Travers Cornwell, heroic sailor, WW1
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John Jack Travers Cornwell, heroic sailor, WW1
John Jack Travers Cornwell (1900-1916), heroic young sailor posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery on HMS Chester during the Battle of Jutland, while under fire from four German cruisers during the First World War. Date: 1914-1916
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John Jack Travers Cornwell: The Brave Young Sailor of HMS Chester during the Battle of Jutland This poignant photograph captures the image of John Jack Travers Cornwell, a heroic young sailor who demonstrated exceptional bravery during the First World War. Born in 1900, Cornwell served in the British Royal Navy aboard HMS Chester, a light cruiser that engaged in the historic Battle of Jutland on May 31, 1916. During the battle, HMS Chester came under heavy fire from four German cruisers. Amidst the chaos and destruction, Cornwell, who was just 16 years old at the time, showed remarkable courage and determination. He manned the No. 3 gun single-handedly, loading and firing it despite the intense enemy fire. His actions helped to repel the German attack and save his ship and crew. For his extraordinary bravery, Cornwell was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration in the British military. Tragically, he was killed in action later that day, but his heroism lived on. This photograph captures the young sailor's youthful face, which belies the great courage and determination that he displayed during the Battle of Jutland. Cornwell's story is a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of the young men who served in the First World War, and his legacy continues to inspire generations. Date: 1914-1916 Keywords: John Jack Travers Cornwell, young, brave, sailor, hero, Jutland, Battle of Jutland, World War 1, posthumous, Victoria Cross, HMS Chester, Cornwall, Lancaster, England, British Navy, cruisers, German fire, courage, bravery, Great War, WW1, WW1 hero, WW1 sailor, WW1 heroism, WW1 sacrifice
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