Richard Cotton

Richard Anthony Cotton (9 July 1923 – 13 August 2010), known for most of his life as "Dick" Cotton, was a Western Australian politician and educator who served as deputy mayor of Fremantle from 1976–1978. Cotton has been described as a caring administrator and an staunch advocate for housing in North Fremantle. Biography Early life Richard Cotton was born on 9 July 1923 to George Alfred and Ruby Mary Cotton, and was raised in the Roman Catholic faith. He boarded at Christian Brothers’ Boarding School, Geraldton in early high school and completed his leaving at Christian Brothers’ College, Fremantle, in 1941. Military service During WWII, Cotton enlisted with the Royal Australian Air Force and trained as part of the No. 33 course at No. 5 Service Flying Training School RAAF. Cotton worked as a wireless navigator and achieved the rank of Warrant Officer.