Basic Details Surname Cotter Forenames William Reginald Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Cotter Alternative forename William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 6707 Honours VC Notes Awarded Victoria Cross 14 March 1916. No 689. Presented 29 November 1916 by King George V at Buckingham Palace to his parents, Richard and Amy. Service number 6707 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) East Kent Regiment (The Buffs) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lance Corporal Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Secondary Service Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Secondary - Our reference) The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) Rank / Title (Secondary - Our reference) Aircraftwoman/Airwoman 2nd Class Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Lillers Field Hospital Country of burial France Town of burial Lillers Cemetery Lillers Communal Cemetery and Extension Year of death 1916 Month of death March Day of death 14 Age at death 32 Manner of death as stated Died of wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds