A Sea Cadet reading the order of service in memory of John Travers Cornwell VC , held at St Mary Magdalene's Church.

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Almost every year since 1948 to mark the death of John, known as Jack, Cornwell who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross at the age of 16 for gallantry in the face of the enemy this Parade has been held in the East Ham area of London.

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Size: 4960px × 3430px
Location: St Mary Magdalene's Church. East Ham London
Photo credit: © Tony Worpole / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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