The 4th. August 2014 will mark the centenary of the commencement of World War l , (The Great War), which ended on the 11th of November 1918. The two words used as the title at this tract, are to be found inscribed on the highest award of the British Armed Forces: The Victoria Cross. William Harold Coltman (known as Williain or Bill) was born on the 17th fi November l891 in the village of Rangemore outside the town of Burton on Trent. He attended the local village school, becoming a gardener and was known in his community as a humble rnan. Yet this small (5ft.4”) unassuming man was later to be described at the time as the rnosi highly decorated non- cornrnissioned officer at the British Army. Among the rnedals awarded to hirn were; Military Medal and Bar/Distinguished Conduct Medal and Bar and the highest award at all the Victoria Cross, each being awarded as a result of: outstanding bravery, a disregard for personal satety and an unquestioned devotion to
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