Memorial

John (Jack) Cornwell VC Cottages

Plaque on Gatepost

Source: Copyright Francis Mullan

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Current Location

The cottages are located at the junction of Station Lane, and Suttons Avenue. There is a plaque on a brick pillar at the gate to the memorial cottages., Cornwell Cottages, 114-124, Station Lane, Hornchurch, Havering, Greater London, RM12 6LX, England

OS Grid Reference

TQ 54021 86523

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Memorial homes / Alms houses
WMR Reference Number: 48021
Description: Three pairs of brick-built cottages set in own grounds bounded by a low wall and railings with entrance gate. Plaque on gate-post at left (originally in brass but was stolen and replaced). Each house has three bedrooms, sitting room, dining room, kitchen and coal-house (later converted to bath-rooms). Each has a small garden at rear.
Inscription: NATIONAL MEMORIAL/ TO/ JOHN CORNWELL V.C./ BOY (1ST CLASS) NO J42563/ H.M.S. CHESTER./ DIED OF WOUNDS./ BATTLE OF JUTLAND/ MAY 31 1916.

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: Forename, surname, decorations, rank, regiment, manner of death, place of death, date of death.

History

Costs: £6,344-1-7
Sponsor Type: public
Maintenance History: January 2025: The brass plaque has been restored (photos added).

Ceremonies

Unveiled

1928

UNKNOWN

Conservation

Custodian: Administered by trustees, Brentwood, Essex.

Components

Plaque

Height: 575mm

Width: 490mm

Depth: 10mm

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Good