William Richard Cotter

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.

References

Publications

Monuments to Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
The Register of the Victoria Cross (This England, 1997)