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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480
Number of Medals4
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1061592 of 4480
British Army#241of 876
Infantry#417of 1502
World War I#385of 928
Second attack on the Hohenzollern Redoubt (DOW)#1of 1
William Richard Cotter
Acting Corporal, British Army
World War ISecond attack on the Hohenzollern Redoubt (DOW)
Awards & Decorations
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Biography
William Richard Cotter VC 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.
He served as an Acting Corporal in the British Army. During his service, he exhibited extraordinary heroism under fire, leading to his recommendation and receipt of Britain's premier military decoration.
His actions remain a celebrated chapter in British military history, embodying the highest standards of courage, selflessness, and devotion to duty in the face of the enemy.
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Score Breakdown
Victoria Cross(base 100)
+100Heroic Score100 pts