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What was Walter Tull's rank in World War 1?
Walter Tull was born in Kent; one of six children. He was a talented footballer and played for Tottenham Hotspur and Northampton Town. In 1914, he enlisted with 17th (1st) Football Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment and fought in World War One, and in 1916 he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. In December 1916, he returned home due to trench fever. Once he had recovered, he was sent to the officer training school at Gailes, Scotland, and became the first black Army officer. Lieutenant Walter Tull was commissioned and sent to the Italian Front in May 1917. He led his men in the Battle of Piave and was mentioned in dispatches for his "gallantry and coolness under fire". In 1918, he was transferred to France and was killed in the last Battle of the Somme. Walter Tull is commemorated with honour on the Arras Memorial in France. In 1998 the Walter Tull Memorial Garden was opened next to Northampton Town's Sixfields Community Stadium.
Where was the Battle of the Somme?
The Battle of the Somme began in France near the Somme River.
When did Walter Tull die?
He died in 1918.
Was the battle of the somme a good thing?
The Battle of the somme was a horrible thing but for a good reason
What was Zero Hour - Battle of the Somme?
Zero Hour for the Battle of the Somme (Somme Offensive) was 7:30 a.m. on July 1st, 1916.
What was Walter Tull's rank in World War 1?
Walter Tull was born in Kent; one of six children. He was a talented footballer and played for Tottenham Hotspur and Northampton Town. In 1914, he enlisted with 17th (1st) Football Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment and fought in World War One, and in 1916 he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. In December 1916, he returned home due to trench fever. Once he had recovered, he was sent to the officer training school at Gailes, Scotland, and became the first black Army officer. Lieutenant Walter Tull was commissioned and sent to the Italian Front in May 1917. He led his men in the Battle of Piave and was mentioned in dispatches for his "gallantry and coolness under fire". In 1918, he was transferred to France and was killed in the last Battle of the Somme. Walter Tull is commemorated with honour on the Arras Memorial in France. In 1998 the Walter Tull Memorial Garden was opened next to Northampton Town's Sixfields Community Stadium.
When did Walter tull join the army?
Walter tull started fighting in the first world war in 1914.
Did Walter tull have children?
No, he did not.
Where was the Battle of the Somme?
The Battle of the Somme began in France near the Somme River.
Where did the battle of the somme get its name?
The Battle of the Somme occurred on both sides of the Somme River in France. It is also known as the Somme Offensive.
When did Walter Tull die?
He died in 1918.
Why should we remember Walter tull?
do a poo
Who started Battle of the Somme?
french stared the battle of Somme.
Was the Battle of the Somme a bloodbath?
The Battle of the Somme (sometimes known as the Somme Offensive) was one of the bloodiest military battles in history.
What was Walter Tull's brothers and sister name?
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Did Walter tull do a poo?
yes he did approximately 1,000,000,000.5
Was Walter Tull's Dad alive in the war?
yes
