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 THE HIGHEST ADMIRATION AND SINCEREST GRATITUDE OF ALL CITIZENS Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (RN) Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS CHESTER Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Chester Death and Burial details Town of death Jutland Country of burial England Town of burial Walthamstow Year of death 1916 Month of death May Day of death 31 Manner of death as stated UNKNOWN Personal Details Birthplace Clyde Place, Capworth