About William Richard Cotter
Lived 1882 – 1916 (aged 33–34). William Richard Cotter was a British military personnel.
William Richard Cotter VC (March 1882 – 14 March 1916) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Cotter was born in Folkestone, Kent in 1882
He was buried at Lillers Communal Cemetery, France which is north west of Bethune. Plot IV. Row E. Grave 45.
His Victoria Cross was on display at The Buffs Regimental Museum, Canterbury, England. With the rest of that museum's collections, it has now been transferred to the National Army Museum, where it is now displayed.
The Amazing Brewery Co. based at the Ship Inn in Sandgate, Folkestone, brews a classic bitter – Amazing Cotter VC – in his honour.
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Who was William Richard Cotter?
recipient of the Victoria Cross
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William Richard Cotter was born in 1882 in Folkestone.
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William Richard Cotter died on 14 March 1916 in Lillers.
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William Richard Cotter was a military personnel.
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William Richard Cotter was British.
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