William Harold Coltman Military person

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.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 17, 1891
Birth place	Burton upon Trent
Date of death	June 29, 1974
Place of death	Burton upon Trent
Resting place	St Mark's Winshill , Burton upon Trent

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Military person

award	Croix de guerre Distinguished Conduct Medal Mentioned in dispatches Victoria Cross Military Medal
military operations	World War II World War I
military unit	North Staffordshire Regiment
service number	3585 (later 241028)
service start	1915
service end	1915