Commanding Officer of the Newham Cornwell VC joins sea cadet in their final preparation before the Parade.

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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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Location: The Cornwell VC Cadet Centre, east ham , London
Photo credit: © Tony Worpole / Alamy / Afripics
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