This mountain was named in 1917 in honour of HMS Chester. HMS Chester was a cruiser of the 4th Light Cruiser Squadron which was engaged in the Battle of Jutland during the First World War. It was severely damaged, its crew suffered 81 casualties. John Cornwell's (48019-062) actions aboard HMS Chester led to him becoming the youngest person to be awarded the Victoria Cross.
Type
Mount Chester
Canadian Rocky Mountains, Alberta
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Inscription
no inscription/aucune inscription
Location
Mount Chester
Latitude 50°48'25
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Alberta
Mount Chester
Latitude 50°48'25
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Alberta
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 50.806736581141
Long. -115.26360982107
Lat. 50.806736581141
Long. -115.26360982107