Glossary Term

Leon Cornwall

(aka "Bogo") Key member of the NJM and Ambassador to Cuba; protege of Bernard Coard

Leon “Bogo” Cornwall was a top leader of the New Jewel Movement (NJM) who served as Grenada ambassador to Cuba and Chief of National Security during the Grenada Revolution.

Cornwall was an OREL member and protege of Bernard Coard.

He was one of the Grenada 17 who was convicted for his role in the murders of Maurice Bishop and key members of Bishop's cabinet.

Synonyms:

Bogo

The Grenada Revo Story, Part 1
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