Basic Details Surname Cornwell Forenames John 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 Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Boy First Class Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Boy First Class Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death May Day of death 31