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What is Walter tull famous for?
Tull was the first black/mixed race officer in the British army and the second black/mixed race person to play in the top division in the Football League.
What was Walter Tull's rank in World War 1?
Walter Tull was born in Kent; one of six children. He was a talented footballer and played for Tottenham Hotspur and Northampton Town. In 1914, he enlisted with 17th (1st) Football Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment and fought in World War One, and in 1916 he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. In December 1916, he returned home due to trench fever. Once he had recovered, he was sent to the officer training school at Gailes, Scotland, and became the first black Army officer. Lieutenant Walter Tull was commissioned and sent to the Italian Front in May 1917. He led his men in the Battle of Piave and was mentioned in dispatches for his "gallantry and coolness under fire". In 1918, he was transferred to France and was killed in the last Battle of the Somme. Walter Tull is commemorated with honour on the Arras Memorial in France. In 1998 the Walter Tull Memorial Garden was opened next to Northampton Town's Sixfields Community Stadium.
What did Walter tull do after the battle of somme?
After the Battle of the Somme, Walter Tull continued to serve with distinction in World War I as a second lieutenant in the 23rd Battalion, Middlesex Regiment. He played a significant role in various engagements, including the Battle of Passchendaele. Tull became one of the first black officers in the British Army, breaking racial barriers despite facing discrimination. Unfortunately, he was reported missing in action and later presumed dead after a battle in March 1918.
What battles was Walter Tull involved in?
Walter Tull fought in several key battles during World War I, including the Battle of the Somme in 1916 and the Battle of Arras in 1917. He served with the Middlesex Regiment and later with the 23rd Battalion of the Footballers' Battalion, where he demonstrated notable bravery. Tull was eventually involved in the fierce fighting during the 1917 campaign in Flanders, where he was killed in action on March 25, 1918. His contributions as a soldier were significant, especially given the racial barriers he faced as one of the first Black officers in the British Army.
Did Walter Massey die?
no
How did Walter Tull die?
he got shot in the war and died
When did Walter tull join the army?
Walter tull started fighting in the first world war in 1914.
Did Walter tull have children?
No, he did not.
Why should we remember Walter tull?
do a poo
Did Walter tull do a poo?
yes he did approximately 1,000,000,000.5
What was Walter Tull's brothers and sister name?
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Was Walter Tull's Dad alive in the war?
yes
Did Walter tull get a military cross?
yes he did right after he died
When did Tull Gasmann die?
Tull Gasmann died in 2005.
When did Fisher Tull die?
Fisher Tull died in 1994.
When did Edmund Tull die?
Edmund Tull died in 1911.
When did Wilfred Tull die?
Wilfred Tull died in 2003.
