2B - History - Walter Tull

Lesson: History

Class: 2B - Miss Byatt Year: 2023 - 2024

Children have been learning about Walter Tull.

They learnt how WWI impacted on Walter Tull’s life and his s significance due to his military achievements.

Children worked in partners to create a timeline based on these key events in his life:

• Walter Tull joined the army in 1914 - in the Footballers’ Battalion.
• The conditions for soldiers were unhygienic and cramped.
• Walter Tull was treated for shellshock in 1916 and was sent home for 3 months.
• Walter Tull was sent to the Battle of the Somme in October 1916
• Walter Tull was promoted to officer in 1916 - the first black man to ever be given such a title.
• Walter Tull was killed on 25th March 1918 in the second Battle of the Somme.