Boy Cornwell Victoria Cross at Jutland 1916, Painted Statuette

"His devotion to duty was an example to all of us. The wounds which resulted in his death within a short time were received in the first few minutes of the action. He remained steadily at his most exposed post on the gun, waiting for orders. His gun would not bear on the enemy; all but two of the ten crew were killed or wounded, and he was the only one who was in such an exposed position. But he felt he might be needed and indeed he might have been; so he stayed there, standing and waiting, under heavy fire, with just his own brave heart, and God's help to support him".

This navy statuette makes a lovely retirement presentation or farewell gift to serving and ex members of the Royal Navy.

This figurine is supplied on a thin 'Collectors' base as standard. If you would like it mounted on a deeper 'Presentation' style base please choose this option.

If required, a brass engraving plate can be added to the base with an inscription of your choice for a small extra charge.