Accession Number

NAM.2002-02-1337

Description

Inventory description: Letter of condolence from Buckingham Palace and signed by King George V, 1 Feb 1917; letter relates to the death of L/Cpl William Richard Cotter and states that it is a matter of sincere regret that L/Cpl Cotter died before the Victoria Cross could be personally conferred on him; associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). From the collection of the former Buffs Regimental Museum.