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 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Chester Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Boy 1st Class Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Boy First Class Death and Burial details Country of death Jutland Year of death 1916 Month of death May Day of death 31 Age at death 16 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action