Basic Details Surname Cornwell Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number J142563 Honours VC Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) H.M.S. 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 Town of death Battle of Jutland Year of death 1916 Month of death May Day of death 31 Manner of death as stated Died Of Wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds