Britain's Most Decorated Soldier in First World War | Unlikely Hero William Coltman

AN UNLIKELY HERO
British army Lance Corporal William Harold Coltman earned England’s highest honor for valor while serving on the Western Front in 1918. Similar to U.S. Army Corporal Desmond Doss in World War II, Coltman was a Christian pacifist who refused to bear arms and instead served as a stretcher-bearer. Neither man would flinch under fire. Desmond Doss received the Medal of Honor; William Coltman the Victoria Cross.
By the end of World War I, Coltman had become the most highly decorated 'Other Rank' soldier in the British Army, amazingly - this is a position he still holds today.
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[@UlyssesFiles]

Hope you enjoy this short documentary on this amazing chap. We didn’t mention in the video (an oversight) but William was ‘Mentioned in Despatches’ before he won the medals 🎖️ we discuss… Happy Christmas everyone! 🎊🎅🏻🎄🎈♥️

[@UlyssesFiles]

A big shout-out to @crocodiledundee8685 for bringing this chap to our attention - thanks again 🤓🙌🏻

[@geordiedog1749]

Astoundingly brave man.

[@justjosie1163]

Just goes to show, not all heroes carry a sword or rifle. The dedication and bravery this man showed are awe inspiring. Thank you for your work in documenting this gentleman, whom I had not previously been acquainted.

[@UlyssesFiles]

He was such a good chap - thanks again Josie 🙌🏻

[@UlyssesFiles]

Will look at your suggestion next

[@kiwigaming1605]

Thanks for the splendid documentary as always. I never knew about William Coltman until now! May I suggest a documentary about Cyril Bassett? He was the only New Zealand serviceman awarded the VC during the 1915-16 Gallipoli Campaign. Thank you!

[@UlyssesFiles]

Great suggestion thanks - will check him out! 🙌🏻

[@crocodiledundee8685]

@@UlyssesFiles he was also New Zealand’s first WW1 VC recipient too

[@UlyssesFiles]

I noticed that - was just checking out the wiki page on him. Amazing chap

[@crocodiledundee8685]

Thank you so much. Of all the military history channels on KZbin you are the first to give this man his well-deserved due. Thank you so much for this early Christmas present. Just hope the algorithm really shines its light on it 🤞

[@UlyssesFiles]

So happy to cover him his story is unique and a fitting Christmas video - thanks again for bringing him to our attention 🎅🏻🎄🎊♥️

[@crocodiledundee8685]

@@UlyssesFiles I’ve got many other individuals like him that equally deserve attention. Hope your ready for them.

[@crocodiledundee8685]

⁠@@UlyssesFiles just by question but do you have any future videos on Australians 🤔

[@UlyssesFiles]

We are planning to look at Charles Upham VC and Cyril Basset, both Kiwis. Albert Jacka an Aussie is also in the works.

[@UlyssesFiles]

@@crocodiledundee8685we welcome all suggestions 😃👌🏻

[@cameronbrown9080]

What a fantastic story and a legend of a man RIP 🙏

[@UlyssesFiles]

Yes 🙌🏻

[@englishlondon-pacific6177]

Such a wonderful man, thanks - not heard òf him before! 💗

[@UlyssesFiles]

Glad you enjoyed it 😜

[@self-studyenglisheveryday3952]

💯👏🏻👏🏻

[@user-hz9hn1gr2h]

A true hero . Thanks again for your wonderful videos

[@UlyssesFiles]

Thanks for commenting 🙌🏻

[@ibpopp]

What a moral giant. We all must remember such men.

[@UlyssesFiles]

Yes definitely 🙌🏻

[@homnayreallybuon1002]

Excellent! ❤

[@UlyssesFiles]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dungong5487]

Great ⭐

[@user-ix6eq3su1n]

Great❤

[@59patrickw]

can you do one for John Travers Cornwell VC as I seen his VC when in the Royal Navy

[@UlyssesFiles]

Ah the boy sailor who won the VC at Jutland. We’d love to cover him, thanks for suggesting him 🙌🏻

[@homnayreallybuon1002]

❤❤❤

[@self-studyenglisheveryday3952]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@chinhtran3211]

❤

[@patrickT7969]

From my town burton on trent

[@theedain]

😍😍😍

[@thaoluongthi467]

🎉🎉🎉

[@user-iv8dm4db8p]

😮