How Did He Interact with Teammates? What Were His Hobbies Outside of Football?

National Archives reference WO 339/90293, and reproduced under the Open Government License. I have always had a love of sport, especially football, and I first ... 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 ... Footballer soldier by Phil Vasili ... Walter Daniel John Tull was born on 28 April, 1888, in Folkestone, Kent. His father, Daniel Tull, was a ... Sep 13, 2015 ... Walter Tull one of Britain's first black 1st division footballer's and first black infantry army officer who died in action 1918. Jun 12, 2017 ... When it comes to making history, there are few footballers who could claim the same influence as Walter Tull. Not only was he a pioneering ... Walter Tull was both a professional footballer player and a soldier during World War One. Walter became recognised as the first black officer to lead white ... On 2nd October 1909 Bristol City played Spurs. In this match 'Tull was the target of sustained, vociferous and ferocious racial abuse'*1. In his match report ... Walter was only the second black man to play professional football in Britain. Tottenham Hotspur. Football Team 1909. Walter played for Tottenham until. 1910 ... English professional footballer Walter Tull (1888–1918) was the grandson of a slave in Barbados. During World War I, he became the first British-born person of ... Mar 25, 2018 ... Tull was cited for his “gallantry and coolness” during the Italian offensive of that year after safely leading 26 men on a night raiding party.