Our Fallen
People of Lowestoft 1914-45
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Distinguished Flying Cross

This gallantry awarded was instituted in 1918 and during the two world wars was awarded to officers in the air forces for ‘acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy.’ Kenneth Cornwell, from Lowestoft, received this award in 1944. You can find the citation for his award, and more details about him, on his page on Our Fallen. For more information see: Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom) - Wikipedia See also: All medals, Victoria Cross, Distinguished Service Order, Distinguished Service Cross, Military Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, Military Medal, Mention in Despatches  

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Kenneth Frank Cornwell

A Pilot Officer with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Kenneth died on 29th of January 1944 aged 20. Kenneth was born at Norwich in 1923, a son of Sydney Frank and Dorothy Olive Cornwell. Kenneth’s father was a teacher at Church Road Boys’ School before working at Roman Hill Senior Boys’ School. By 1939 his family were living at 36 Kirkley Park Road.   Distinguished Flying Cross, Bomber Command