George cross (Albert medal) recipient for lifesaving. On the 14th November, 1919, at Novorossisk, South Russia, an ammunition dump exploded, setting fire to the SS War Pike, which was carrying a cargo of munitions, including shells. Colonel Cotton, as explosions were taking place both on the quay and on board the ship, cleared the bystanders from the neighbourhood, and assisted in castings off the hawsers from the vessel. He then organised a small party to follow the steamer in a tug, when it was towed out to sea, in order to render all possible assistance, and, although the vessel was burning fiercely, the hold and bunkers being well alight, he boarded her and endeavoured to get the fire under control. It was not until the fore part of the ship began to settle down that he and his party left the vessel. Colonel Cotton's prompt action, which was attended by great personal risk, in all probability saved many lives.
George cross (Albert medal) recipient for lifesaving. On the 14th November, 1919, at Novorossisk, South Russia, an ammunition dump exploded, setting fire to the SS War Pike, which was carrying a cargo of munitions, including shells. Colonel Cotton, as explosions were taking place both on the quay and on board the ship, cleared the bystanders from the neighbourhood, and assisted in castings off the hawsers from the vessel. He then organised a small party to follow the steamer in a tug, when it was towed out to sea, in order to render all possible assistance, and, although the vessel was burning fiercely, the hold and bunkers being well alight, he boarded her and endeavoured to get the fire under control. It was not until the fore part of the ship began to settle down that he and his party left the vessel. Colonel Cotton's prompt action, which was attended by great personal risk, in all probability saved many lives.
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BRIG. GEN. A.S. COTTEN R.A.C.B.A.M.
BORN AUG 18th 1873
DIED SEPT 13th 1952
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