William Coltman VC Peace Wood
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William Coltman VC Peace Wood
Image: © John Beresford Taken: 2 Aug 2014
Small memorial wood. 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. He was the most decorated other rank of the First World War, but as a stretcher bearer won all his medals without firing a shot. After the first world war ended lived in Winshill.
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