What impact did Walter Tull have on his contemporaries? How did Walter Tull's death affect his family and friends?

Walter Daniel John Tull (28 April 1888 – 25 March 1918) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward for Tottenham Hotspur and ... Jan 3, 2024 ... In May 1917, Tull made history by becoming the first black officer in the British Army to lead white British soldiers in battle. His commission ... Apr 15, 2014 ... On March 21, 1918, the Germans made one last desperate effort to win World War One. Walter Tull was a 29 year old 2nd Lieutenant in the 23rd (2 ... Serving in the famous 'Footballers' Battalion' the 17th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, he reached the rank of Sergeant. Still able to play football when on ... Jan 16, 2014 ... PETER FROST finds a memorial in Northampton with a sad story of a forgotten hero and a century of racism in football. Walter Tull (1888-1918) was one of Tottenham Hotspur's top players, and when World War I broke out, he joined the Footballers' Battalion. Walter Tull is a World War One History Hero: the 1st Black combat officer in the British Army, who started out as a professional footballer for Spurs. Oct 9, 2024 ... ... Walter Tull nonetheless rose to prominence as the first black footballer to play at the highest level of the English game, playing with ... Feb 3, 2016 ... He played for Tottenham between 1909 and 1911 and then moved to Northampton, where he is now commemorated with a memorial at Sixfields Stadium. Apr 12, 2018 ... Walter Tull, one of Britain's first black footballers who played for Northampton Town and Tottenham Hotspur. He was also the first black officer in the British ...