The Battalion's Wartime Record Their Experiences in Training

Oct 11, 2021 ... One of the first mixed heritage players to be in an English football team and a British Army officer of World War One, Walter Tull paved the way for equality ... 3) Write a funny alternative caption. Walter Tull - an Officer, a Footballer and a Gentleman. We are going to start investigating the life of Walter Tull ... From 1908 he started to play football and was signed by Clapton FC, then the following year by Tottenham Hotspur F.C. He was the second person of African- ... Jan 23, 2018 ... Walter Tull, a professional footballer and Britain's first Army officer of black heritage, will be commemorated through community engagement ... Mar 26, 2018 ... Efforts are being made to ensure he will not be forgotten. Walter Tull orphanage football team (pic: Action for Children). Image: Tull's ... 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 ... Mar 23, 2018 ... Walter Tull: The incredible story of a football pioneer and war hero · He was one of English football's first black players and the British ... TULL100: War Historian Jon Cooksey tells us about the life of Walter Tull. Northampton Town Football Club · 4:20 · TULL100: BBC Radio Northampton's Graham ... Mar 21, 2018 ... The nation's first infantry officer of black heritage British Army officer made history on the football pitch and in World War 1. Walter Tull built a career as top division footballer. He became the second professional black player in the Football League and transferred from Tottenham to ...