Main content

WW1 A to Z - J is for Jutland Jack

Newsreel and commentary about Jack Cornwell, a boy of sixteen serving on HMS Lancaster, who died at the Battle of Jutland in 1916. Jack was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross and his bravery under fire was widely reported, earning him the nickname ‘Jutland Jack’. A dramatic monologue introduces us to Jack’s mother, who tells us his story.

Release date:

Duration:

2 minutes

This clip is from