Second Supplement To The London Gazette Of Friday, the 15th of September, 1916

FRIDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER, 1916.
This work is a transcription of the original document located at here Admiralty 15th September, 1916. With reference to the Despatch of Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, G.C.B., G.C.V.O., Commander-in-Chief, Grand Fleet, published in the London Gazette of Thursday, 6th July, 1916, the following awards have been approved in connection with the recommendations of the Commander-in-Chief for services rendered by Petty Officers and men of the Grand Fleet in the action in the North Sea on the 31st May-1st June, 1916. The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the grant of the Victoria Cross to Boy, First Class, John Travers Cornwell, O.N. J.42563 (died 2nd June, 1916), for the conspicuous act of bravery specified below.

The following awards have also been made: — To receive the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal. Stoker Petty Officer William Ackerman, O.N. 301992. Chief Engine Room Artificer, Second Class, Frederick Tinsley Birchall, O.N. 271185.