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Cotton, Vere E. (1888-1970), British Army officer and Lord Mayor of Liverpool
forme(s) parallèle(s) du nom
- Colonel Vere Egerton Cotton
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Dates d’existence
5 May 1888 - 19 November 1970
Historique
Vere Cotton was born on 5 May 1888, son of Charles Calveley Cotton and Kate de la Rue. He was educated at Repton School and Magdalene College (matric. 1907).
He fought in the First World War, where he was mentioned in despatches three times. He was awarded the Croca de Guerra and the Croix de Guerre and gained the rank of Honrary Colonel in the 470 Heavy AA Regiment, Royal Artillery (Territorial Army).
In 1922 he married Elfreda Helen Moore.
He was appointed CBE in 1937.
Between 1942 and 1954 he was Pro-Chancellor of Liverpol University and was Lord Mayor of Liverpool between 1951 and 1952. In 1956 he was the High Sheriff of Lancashire.
He died on 19 November 1970.