2014

SK2623 : William Coltman VC Peace Wood

taken 10 years ago, near to Winshill, Staffordshire, England

William Coltman VC Peace Wood
William Coltman VC Peace Wood
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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Geographical Context: Suburb, Urban fringe Woodland, Forest Primary Subject: Park
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SK2623, 29 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
John Beresford   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 2 August, 2014   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 26 August, 2014
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 2650 2387 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:48.7037N 1:36.4973W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SK 2650 2387
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SOUTH (about 180 degrees)
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