Memorial
J Cornwell VC
Heritage plaque commemorating Jack Cornwell
Source: Sue Connell
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Current Location
1-31, Clyde Place, Leyton, Waltham Forest, Greater London, E10 5AS, England
OS Grid Reference
TQ 37647 87599
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 47925
- Description
- Round metal Waltham Forest Heritage Plaque.
- Inscription
- WALTHAM FOREST HERITAGE/ WALTHAM FOREST/ JACK CORNWELL V.C. 1900 - 1916/ ADJACENT TO THIS SITE STOOD CLYDE COTTAGE/ BIRTHPLACE OF JOHN TRAVERS CORNWELL/ THE YOUNGEST RECIPIENT OF THE VICTORIA CROSS/ POSTHUMOUSLY AWARDED FOR BRAVERY AT/ THE BATTLE OF JUTLAND IN WORLD WAR 1
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 1
- Died
- 1
- Information shown
- forename,place of birth,additional,decorations
- Number Commemorated
- 1
- Died
- 1
Components
- Plaque
Made from: Metal
Condition: Good