William Harold Coltman | |
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| Born | 17 November 1891 Tatenhill Common, Burton upon Trent |
| Died | 29 June 1974 (aged 82) Outwoods Hospital, Burton upon Trent |
| Buried | St Mark's, Winshill, Burton upon Trent |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1915–1919 1941–1951 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Service number | 3585 (later 241028) |
| Unit | The North Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's) |
| Battles / wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Conduct Medal & Bar Military Medal & Bar Mentioned in dispatches |
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. He was the most decorated other rank of the First World War.[1]