Joseph Trewavas VC AB CGM
(1835-1905)

Able Seaman, Conspicuous Gallantry Medal recipient, and Victoria Cross recipient (from 1855)

Died aged c. 70

Joseph Trewavas VC, CGM (14 December 1835 – 20 July 1905) was a Royal Navy sailor and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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Mousehole, United Kingdom

Joseph Trewavas The first Cornish VC was born here 1835 Crimea 1855

?, Mousehole, United Kingdom where they was born (1835)