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William Harold Coltman, VC, DCM & Bar, MM & Bar (17 November 1891 – 29 June 1974) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that could be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
One was Lance Corporal (LCpl) William Harold Coltman VC, DCM and Bar, MM and Bar (and a French Croix de Guerre which I believe he never wore). His story is perhaps little known but is worth telling. Bill Coltman was born at Rangemore, a village on the outskirts of Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, on 27 th December 1891. He was the youngest of ...
3. Okt. 2018 · His name was Lance Corporal William Harold Coltman, a deeply religious man who became the most decorated soldier in the British Army, during the Great War, without firing his rifle.
- Richard Ault
William Harold Coltman, VC, DCM & Bar, MM & Bar (17 November 1891 – 29 June 1974) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Lance Corporal William Harold Coltman, 1 / 6th Bn, North Staffordshire Regiment, was the most decorated serviceman of the First World War ( 1914-1918 ). In the last two years of the war he was awarded the Victoria Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal twice, and Military Medal twice, acting as a stretcher-bearer.
A memorial plaque commemorating William Coltman at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire
William Harold Coltman - The Victoria Cross Trust. Date of birth: 17 November 1891. Died: 29 June 1974. Allegiance: United Kingdom. Service: British Army. Rank: Lieutenant. Unit: The North Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's) Awards: Victoria Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal & Bar, Military Medal & Bar, Mentioned in Despatches.
