British Army Officer

Lieutenant Walter Tull was the first British-born black army officer and the first black officer to lead white British troops into battle.He fought on the Somme in 1916 and became the first black combat officer in the British army, despite a military rule excluding “negroes” from exercising actual command.

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Walter Tull Coin

Walter Tull commemorative coin, features his portrait of the officer with a backdrop of infantry soldiers going “over the top”, one of a set of six £5 coins to remember the sacrifice made by so many during the war.The coin makes part of the commemorations of the centenary of WWI.

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Footballer

Walter Tull was a professional footballer, his playes for Clapton, First Division side Tottenham Hotspur and for Northampton Town. Established as one of the club’s best players. Tull would score nine goals in 110 games playing at half-back, earning considerable praise for his dynamic displays.

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Since 1993

Helping to inform the world about Walter Tull

Welcome to WalterTull.org here you will find photos, videos, information about Walter Tull.

The website aims to inform, help generations recognise a true hero and be inspired by his story.

Founder Nick Marr

“Walter Tull is a true British hero who overcame prejudices of the time to exceed in his sporting career and his army life. He for me sums up everything that makes me so proud to be British"

The story serves as an inspiration to all but especially Britain's black, Asian and minority ethnic population.

Black heroes and stories of how minorities contributed to the Britsih way of life were written out of our history books. This has resulted in a lack of role models for all of us to appreciate. It's time to right some of those wrongs and move forward with positive role models from all communities.

This is an injustice to thousands of soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in both world wars and continue to do so right to this day

Walter Tull Army Hero

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wthlp Walter Tull Heritage and Legacy Project @wthlp ·
12 Sep

You can now be arrested for holding a placard saying 'Not my King'. So what exactly did people like #WalterTull and the millions of others who felt they were fighting to preserve freedoms and liberties, such as freedom of speech, give their lives for?

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13 Aug

Welcome wedding pressie, but no White Hart Lane to be seen. Or Park Lane, High Road, Seven Sisters. Hasbro have dropped a big one there. But you do get to play as a trophy #WalterTull #COYS

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Walter Tull, First World War Hero Medal Campaign

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Walter Tull, First World War Hero Medal Campaign
Superb story about James HydeFlight Sergeant James Joseph Hyde, a fighter pilot serving with No.132 Squadron RAF, pictured with a Supermarine Spitfire and 'Dingo', the squadron commander's dog, at Detling, Kent, England. James was from San Juan, Trinidad and arrived in Britain during WWII to commence his training. On September 25, 1944, Warrant Officer Hyde was tasked with providing aerial cover during the battle of Arnhem and was killed when his Spitfire IX was shot down in combat crashed in Elst down, near Nijmegen, Holland. His remains were interred in the Jonkerbos military cemetery, he was 27.Lest we forget 🌺(Photo source - © IWM CH 11978)(Colourised by Simon Fletcher) ... See MoreSee Less

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Help to educate our kids about Walter Tull

There is a mini Scheme of Work (SoW) which is ideal for teaching about Walter Tull it can be used to build up for a Citizenship assessment or on its own.

It focuses on Walter Tull, Britain’s first ever black professional outfield football player and army officer. It grabs the interest of all the group but particularly boys.

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