He was one of the three veterans – the others being Corporal Patrick Attipoe and Private Odartey Lamptey – shot dead by Major Imray[1] while on their way to present a petition to Sir Gerald Creasy, who was Governor of Gold Coast at the time.

[2][3] Cornelius Francis Adjetey fought for the British Empire during World War II as a citizen of the Gold Coast Colony.

A deputation of unarmed ex-servicemen, led by sergeant Adjetey and others were fired upon and attacked by police on their way to present the petition to the Governor at Osu Castle.

Adjetey and the two other veterans, Corporal Patrick Attipoe and Private Odartey Lamptey, all fought in the Second World War with the allied forces.

Till this day Ghanaians mark the anniversary of the 28 February 1948 crossroads shooting incident in remembrance of the three gallant, defenceless ex-servicemen who were murdered in cold blood while protesting peacefully.