The Story of the two crosses - A talk by Tim Coltman

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Tuesday 19 September 2023 I 7pm 

Arnold Methodist Church

Tickets: £1 for members and £3 for non members

Tim Coltman is the great-grandson of William Coltman VC. William Coltman was born on 17th November 1891 in the small village of Rangemore, near Burton-on-Trent. 

Just over 100 years ago, he like many other young men across the country, prepared to leave for the front during the First World War. However, William refused to fight because of his strong Christian beliefs. At just 5ft 4 ins, he stood one inch taller than the height required to join the army. He had great strength though, as out on the front line alone, he carried wounded soldiers back to safety on his back, refusing to take stretcher-bearers with him in order not to increase the risk of losing any more lives. 

Lance Corporal Coltman became the most highly decorated non-commissioned officer of the British Army. Among the medals awarded to him were: the Military Medal and Bar/Distinguished Conduct Medal and Bar and the highest award of all the Victoria Cross, each being awarded as a result of his incredible outstanding bravery, complete disregard for his own personal safety and an unquestioned devotion to duty. 

All are welcome to come and listen to Tim tell his personal and fascinating account of the incredible courage of his great-grandfather.