Richard Lester Coltman
Lieutenant
Service No. Unknown
Age 22
Died on 27 November 1917
Coldstream Guards
CAMBRAI MEMORIAL, LOUVERVAL
Nord, France
Son of Walter John and Ethel Matilda Coltman, of Johannesburg, South Africa. Born in London. Educated at King Edward's School, Johannesburg, Potchefstroom Agricultural College and Emmanuel College, Cambridge, in each of which institutions he gained scholarships. Passed Natural Science Tripos with double honours before joining the Army and gained further scholarships which he did not live to take advantage of. Previously wounded at Ypres in July, 1917.
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Placing a poppy for my great-uncle Lester as well as all the brave people whose lives were lost or irrevocably changed. RIP. And thank you.
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