Walter Tull 09:22 - Mar 23 with 2336 views GlasgowBlue Never heard of him? Me neither. The first Black infantry officer in the British Army and the first black outfield professional footballer https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/walter-tull-david- Denied the Military Cross because of the colour of his skin. To remember the 100th anniversary of his death 126 cross party MP's are calling for him to be awarded the Military Cross posthumously. [Post edited 23 Mar 2018 9:23]
Walter Tull on 09:31 - Mar 23 with 2296 viewsBlueBadger *starts the clock*
Walter Tull on 09:45 - Mar 23 with 2274 viewsNo9 I thought the first Black Pro footballer was Aurthur Wharton GK / Winger?
Walter Tull on 10:07 - Mar 23 with 2241 viewsGlasgowBlue Walter Tull on 09:45 - Mar 23 by No9 I thought the first Black Pro footballer was Aurthur Wharton GK / Winger?
I think Arthur Wharton only played his professional games as a goalie.
Walter Tull on 10:12 - Mar 23 with 2235 viewsusm Its me "either"
Walter Tull on 10:17 - Mar 23 with 2227 viewsGlasgowBlue Walter Tull on 10:12 - Mar 23 by usm Its me "either"
It is. But I prefer to talk on here as if I am casually conversing with friends in a pub rather than addressing the Oxford Union. Init.
Walter Tull on 10:29 - Mar 23 with 2214 viewsjaykay Walter Tull on 10:17 - Mar 23 by GlasgowBlue It is. But I prefer to talk on here as if I am casually conversing with friends in a pub rather than addressing the Oxford Union. Init.
you in a pub this time of day. explains a lot. forensic experts say footers and spruces fingerprints were not found at the scene after the weekends rows
Walter Tull on 10:39 - Mar 23 with 2200 viewshomer_123 Walter Tull on 10:29 - Mar 23 by jaykay you in a pub this time of day. explains a lot.
It's Scotland.....this is late in the day.
Login to get fewer adsWalter Tull on 10:48 - Mar 23 with 2189 viewsFixed_It Very well known in Northampton. Sixfields Stadium is on Walter Tull Way.
Walter Tull on 10:50 - Mar 23 with 2184 viewsHennikerBlu Thanks for posting this, extraordinary story! I am sure there has been a documentary about him, Ah I found it, seems to be in segments though: VIDEO
Walter Tull on 10:53 - Mar 23 with 2174 viewsHennikerBlu When I first heard about his story, I found it completely riveting. 100% agree! He should be awarded the MC!
Walter Tull on 11:14 - Mar 23 with 2149 viewsGlasgowBlue Walter Tull on 10:53 - Mar 23 by HennikerBlu When I first heard about his story, I found it completely riveting. 100% agree! He should be awarded the MC!
It would be very surprising if he isn't.