Promotion Through the Ranks

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 ... Nov 11, 2024 ... Walter Tull was not only one of Britain's first Black professional football players but also the first Black British Army officer to lead white ... A look at the life of football pioneer and war hero Walter Tull. He was one of the very first black players in a major British football team and the first ... Walter Tull was a successful footballer and officer in the British Army in World War One. These achievements are even more exceptional because Walter was Afro- ... Dec 8, 2015 ... The Legacy of Walter Tull: The First Black Outfield Player to Play Football in Britain ... Born on April 28th 1888, Walter Tull lived in ... 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 ... Oct 31, 2012 ... Black footballer and army captain Walter Tull died at the Somme, but he never got his medal for bravery. Author Michael Morpurgo tells ... Oct 18, 2023 ... GFC School Students learn about Walter Tull. Walter Tull is a name that means little to most football fans. The trailblazing footballer and ... Mar 22, 2022 ... It was in London for the Bonner Road orphanage that Walter began to play football and demonstrate his skill, leadership and athleticism. The Red ... Oct 19, 2021 ... TULL, one of Britain's first black professional footballers has been posthumously inducted into the National Football Museum's Hall of Fame.