The Parade is an annual event in June.

Typical format (these detail may change) 

• All participants of parade Cadet centre, Vicarage Road, E6 6AB 1100hrs.
• Cadet centre (Vicarage Lane) to be available from 1000hrs.
• Parade to form up 1120hrs.
• March off 1130hrs
• Arrive at St Mary's Magdalene Church 1140hrs
  1 Norman Road , East Ham, London, E6 6HN

Service to begin at 1245 hrs.

• Service duration to be approx. 40 minutes, +/- 5 minutes (1230hrs).
• Wreath lying at St Mary's (15 minutes).
• Form up 1245hrs.
• Return to Cadet Centre and dismiss 1315hrts.
• Move to local club for refreshments.

Almost every year since 1948 to mark the death of John, known as Jack Cornwell who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross at the age of 16 for gallantry in the face of the enemy, this Parade has been held in the East Ham area of London.

He died on 2 June 1916 after he was injured at the gun of HMS Chester during the Battle of Jutland. Although the entire gun crew was dead or wounded, Jack remained standing at his post for more than 15 minutes until the ship retired from action. Jack Cornwell history

Actual gun Jack manned, on display at the
Imperial War Museum

Loading end of 5.5" gun, Jack manned at the Battle of Jutland.