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Jack Cornwell is the third-youngest recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious decoration of the British decorations system. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces.
More that the theme itself , I like the design of the stamp and the fact that you can read the story on it.
I still can't help feeling a sixteen year old shouldn't be fighting... but he wasn't even the youngest. I agree, it is a nice looking stamp.
ReplyDeleteWow. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a stamp with a story like this before. So young.
ReplyDeleteIt is an awesome stamp. And so are the other stamps in the series. I agree: no 16 year old should go to war....
ReplyDeleteA life not lived. Sad that fate decided his father who did not give his permission for him to join up was buried with him.
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