Basic Details Surname Cornwell Forenames John Travers Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours VC Notes Wounded at the Battle of Jutland Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Chester Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Boy 1st Class Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Chester Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Boy First Class Death and Burial details Country of death England Year of death 1916 Month of death June Day of death 2 Age at death 16 Manner of death as stated Mortally wounded Manner of death reference Died of Wounds