I am honestly overwhelmed to share that Walter Tull will finally be awarded the Military Cross. This outcome belongs entirely to you because I never imagined so many people would care about correcting this piece of history. Thank you for ensuring his bravery is finally recognized in the way it …
August 2, 2015
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Reached 500 supporters
July 13, 2015
December 10, 2010
I am truly overwhelmed by the response to this campaign because it shows how many people still care about honoring Walter Tull. This momentum belongs entirely to you and I am just humbled to be a witness to it.
Reached 100 supporters
March 23, 2009
124 Comments
As a black man, as a Spurs fan, my heart my very being reaches out to the stoic bravery and determination of Walter Tull. Here is a man who overcame life crushing racism and difficult life conditions to fulfill his potential on the football pitch and to bravely serve this country with distinction. Clearly a great man. Martin Todd
I am both intrigued and humbled by this man, only just found out about his story and being a Spurs supporter feel that he should be honoured by the club. An inspiration to all colours and creeds.
I am both intrigued and humbled by this man, only just found out about his story and being a Spurs supporter feel that he should be honoured by the club. An inspiration to all colours and creeds.
My organisation totally supports this campaign and want recognistion for all his life-giving war efforts and also even more so as a Spurs supporter and born and bred in Tottenham - he needs to be recognised, remembered and posthumoustly awarded!
Walter Tull - a receiver of racism and abuse, but despite all this he became a forgotten hero. He didn't receive a military cross due to his skin color, something that we now see as extremely wrong. We must award the military cross here, not just because of the racism he received, but because of the acts he actually committed in battle - leading a force of men across a river to support the battle, and got them all back again, without a single casualty, despite heavy enemy fire. That, nowadays, would be enough to award a military cross- so why don't we?
Walter Tull is an amazing man. He was a very gifted sportsman. He was a very brave man who joined the British army to heroicly fight for his country in WWI. The only reason he never got the award he was recommended for was because the colour if his skin was not white. He was an extremely brave officer who died fighting for the UK.
A soldier is a soldier. Ethnicity is irrelevant
Long Overdue.
An inspirational figure who thoroughly deserves belated recognition.
For his valour and true British pluck in or out of uniform, I solute his memory. God bless your rest.
Lest we forget
I support this petition.
Let's all help right a tragic wrong.
It's never too late to right a wrong! We will not forget... never forget
A true British hero who deserves to be honoured.
If things were done properly there would not be the requirement for a petition. Get it done
About time to right this wrong!
A worthy cause. 100%.❤
I served 14 years in the British army worked and faught alongside many brave soldiers that don't get the recognition they deserve let's hope this brave inspiring gentleman gets some recognition and I am a Newcastle United fan good to see Spurs do well
Having read Walters story I carry a constant shame on how this wonderful person was treated by someone who gave such much to so many - God bless him - and the government needs to action the wrong committed to Walter and make the posthumous award
This man was a pioneer of Englishness. No one makes me more proud to be British than Walter Tull. Courage, skill, leadership and honour. His lack of a Military Cross is nothing short of an insult.....if we are a just nation, this needs to be remedied.
I'm happy to add my name to this.
My grandad was in Walters regiment, served alongside this great man. He should get tbe recognition he so truly deserves
It's a travesty this brave officer has not been awarded the military cross for his courage. there's an old saying among African American soldiers 'medal and stripes come easy for whites.' looks like a case study here in the British Army
This award is long overdue and the govt and military should stop prevaricating .
saw tv programme about him
It is very important that this brave man should be posthumously awarded the Military Cross..
You shall not be forgotten: you are a legend!
Walter Tull should and must be honoured. His sacrifice must not be forgotten. The Trade Union and Labour movement must get behind this campaign.
This man has played a bigger part than Rosa parks and we are taught about her struggle.
Cobblers should be proud
It's a disgrace that this medal was not given to Ltnt. Walter Tull at the time he earned it and it should be awarded now, but as often is the case, it's too little too late.
This man is a legend and a war hero. Enough said!
About time too !!
A great human being.
OK, we've got the postage stamp sorted. Now let's get this Military Cross award sorted after some 100 years!
Will the governments ever admit all they owe to 'people of colour'?
It is time. It was time over 100 years ago. Right this wrong please. His CO said he should receive it. It is only the foul blasphemy of racism that prevents this.
I support the recommendation for his being awarded the MC so rightly deserved.
His story is inspirational.
If all the hype and pomp of Armistice 100 is to mean anything, Walter Tull must not be excluded. His Military Cross is long overdue - or are we simply going to forget?
Walter Tull was patriot, a hero. Thank you Walter Tull...
I'd like to see him awarded this medal for his giving his life for his country and for his bravery
Walter Tull should be awarded the Military Cross posthumously.
It's sad to think this great man is going unrecognised and I hope this petition is à Mark of recognition deserved.
we will remember them
Deserves a statue too.
Having watched the documentary of his life I totally endorse this petition.
The time is right to put it right.
Having watched the BBC program it inspired me to help in a small way to give walter the medal he rightly deserves. A brave inspirational and true human
This is long overdue
Get this done ASAP !
A true hero!
Surely this is a no-brainer!
I'm proud Northampton honours him. give him the medal . its never too late to do the right thing. Send a positive message to all and particularly schoolchildren looking for a role model
yes for sure
I recall signing a similar petition several years and can't believe that this has not yet been done. This is long overdue.
Just needs to happen
Happy to support
It is very clear that Walter Tull was a very brave man who probably didn’t receive a medal due to racism. This should be changed now we know better.
Walter Tull deserves to me honoured
Long overdue
There is no reason good enough to deny this remarkable man his richly deserved Military Cross. He was mentioned in citation has a brave and highly regarded officer who was sent out with his men to do an extremely dangerous job which was a complete success and was completed with out the loss of a single man. It would be a disgrace to continue to deny this remarkable man something his has earned by right.
Disgraceful he was never given this award.. a true hero.. lest we forget
Of course it should be awarded.
Walter Tull was a hero and should be treated as such
It’s long over due that Walter is recognised for his outstanding bravery.
It should be taught in schools i am learning about it right know
He should be regarded as a British Hero first and should be taught in schools as an inspiration for young Black people.
This man’s dedication to the war effort and bravery is well documented - why would he NOT be awarded the MC as had been recommended at the time. Over 100 years is too long a long time to right this wrong.
This is something that needs to be done to recognise the contribution made by all soldiers of colour
This is so long overdue.
This brave man deserves his medal.
Such an inspiration.
This is not up for negotiation. How can we stand idle.
Inspirational person
Please make this happen!
Never too late to recognise those who deserve it!
Recognition is key for moving forward. We must remember our past and learn and grow from it.
a well deserved cause
Give this hero the honour he and his family deserve!
A very well deserved cause - and long overdue.
Excellent work. This is important.
walter should receive the cross after being cited.
A wonderfully brave and decent young man who served his country with honour.
A deserving cause. We must remember our past.
Semper Fi
i want him to get that medal he worked for
he is a HERO
he was the greatest soilder o ever live
yes he did
It is the right thing to do for a very brave man who deserves thos award for gallantry and for his living family.
A brave man who deserves recognition.
His bravery should be recognised.
None
Let's at last do the right thing, its a Very small thing to do to honour a hero
Yes do the right thing please
A person who endured so much emotional hardship in early life to then overcome these tragedies and succeed hugely!!! Amazing man
Walter’s life has lessons for all of us. An inspiring role model.
University of Warwick
I am related to Walter through my maternal grandmother. She was Walter’s second cousin. So proud of him and his achievements
I have been aware of Walter Tull’s exemplary life, sporting achievements and military career for some time. There is a memorial tablet to him at Folkestone.
Such recognition would honour his achievements in life and acknowledge that as a society we can progress
Important to acknowledge his dedication to his country The face of such adversity including racism
His contribution should be recognised
This is a must and way too long in coming
Deserves formal recognition for his bravery.
This story should be made more prominent.
I am very moved by the story of Tull's achievements and his courage. More than a century has passed since the end of WW1, every additional year adds more shame to those who should have done what was right and just, long ago.
Walter Tully should get a military award for his bravery in the first world war
Walter Tull deserves to be honoured as he served and led his courageously in the first war. He has also made significant contribution to the world of football despite the hostility and r and racism he faced a true hero. His story needs to be told so other children might feel encouraged to achieve despite the odds
Time to right an injustice!
He was recommended for the military cross so should get it. He served his country and overcome bigotry and racism to rise above all what the establishment at the time stood for. We owe Walter Tull more than a medal.
He was recommended for the military cross so should get it. He served his country and overcome bigotry and racism to rise above all what the establishment at the time stood for. We owe Walter Tull more than a medal.
A definite miscarriage of military justice.
Isn't it about time we truly lived up to the high ideals we claim to have against racial discrimination
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I am honestly overwhelmed to share that Walter Tull will finally be awarded the Military Cross. This outcome belongs entirely to you because I never imagined so many people would care about correcting this piece of history. Thank you for ensuring his bravery is finally recognized in the way it …
August 2, 2015
Final supporters
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
July 13, 2015
December 10, 2010
I am truly overwhelmed by the response to this campaign because it shows how many people still care about honoring Walter Tull. This momentum belongs entirely to you and I am just humbled to be a witness to it.
Reached 100 supporters
March 23, 2009
124 Comments
I am a teacher at a primary school in Tottenham and I am intrigued by his life and story. Both due to our location and the inspirational message his story brings, I think this significant piece of history, both local and nationally, is so important to teach our children.
As a black man, as a Spurs fan, my heart my very being reaches out to the stoic bravery and determination of Walter Tull. Here is a man who overcame life crushing racism and difficult life conditions to fulfill his potential on the football pitch and to bravely serve this country with distinction. Clearly a great man. Martin Todd
I am both intrigued and humbled by this man, only just found out about his story and being a Spurs supporter feel that he should be honoured by the club. An inspiration to all colours and creeds.
I am both intrigued and humbled by this man, only just found out about his story and being a Spurs supporter feel that he should be honoured by the club. An inspiration to all colours and creeds.
My organisation totally supports this campaign and want recognistion for all his life-giving war efforts and also even more so as a Spurs supporter and born and bred in Tottenham - he needs to be recognised, remembered and posthumoustly awarded!
Walter Tull - a receiver of racism and abuse, but despite all this he became a forgotten hero. He didn't receive a military cross due to his skin color, something that we now see as extremely wrong. We must award the military cross here, not just because of the racism he received, but because of the acts he actually committed in battle - leading a force of men across a river to support the battle, and got them all back again, without a single casualty, despite heavy enemy fire. That, nowadays, would be enough to award a military cross- so why don't we?
Walter Tull is an amazing man. He was a very gifted sportsman. He was a very brave man who joined the British army to heroicly fight for his country in WWI. The only reason he never got the award he was recommended for was because the colour if his skin was not white. He was an extremely brave officer who died fighting for the UK.
A soldier is a soldier. Ethnicity is irrelevant
Long Overdue.
An inspirational figure who thoroughly deserves belated recognition.
For his valour and true British pluck in or out of uniform, I solute his memory. God bless your rest.
Lest we forget
I support this petition.
Let's all help right a tragic wrong.
It's never too late to right a wrong! We will not forget... never forget
A true British hero who deserves to be honoured.
If things were done properly there would not be the requirement for a petition. Get it done
About time to right this wrong!
A worthy cause. 100%.❤
I served 14 years in the British army worked and faught alongside many brave soldiers that don't get the recognition they deserve let's hope this brave inspiring gentleman gets some recognition and I am a Newcastle United fan good to see Spurs do well
Having read Walters story I carry a constant shame on how this wonderful person was treated by someone who gave such much to so many - God bless him - and the government needs to action the wrong committed to Walter and make the posthumous award
This man was a pioneer of Englishness. No one makes me more proud to be British than Walter Tull. Courage, skill, leadership and honour. His lack of a Military Cross is nothing short of an insult.....if we are a just nation, this needs to be remedied.
I'm happy to add my name to this.
My grandad was in Walters regiment, served alongside this great man. He should get tbe recognition he so truly deserves
It's a travesty this brave officer has not been awarded the military cross for his courage. there's an old saying among African American soldiers 'medal and stripes come easy for whites.' looks like a case study here in the British Army
This award is long overdue and the govt and military should stop prevaricating .
saw tv programme about him
It is very important that this brave man should be posthumously awarded the Military Cross..
You shall not be forgotten: you are a legend!
Walter Tull should and must be honoured. His sacrifice must not be forgotten. The Trade Union and Labour movement must get behind this campaign.
This man has played a bigger part than Rosa parks and we are taught about her struggle.
Cobblers should be proud
It's a disgrace that this medal was not given to Ltnt. Walter Tull at the time he earned it and it should be awarded now, but as often is the case, it's too little too late.
This man is a legend and a war hero. Enough said!
About time too !!
A great human being.
OK, we've got the postage stamp sorted. Now let's get this Military Cross award sorted after some 100 years!
Will the governments ever admit all they owe to 'people of colour'?
It is time. It was time over 100 years ago. Right this wrong please. His CO said he should receive it. It is only the foul blasphemy of racism that prevents this.
I support the recommendation for his being awarded the MC so rightly deserved.
His story is inspirational.
If all the hype and pomp of Armistice 100 is to mean anything, Walter Tull must not be excluded. His Military Cross is long overdue - or are we simply going to forget?
Walter Tull was patriot, a hero. Thank you Walter Tull...
I'd like to see him awarded this medal for his giving his life for his country and for his bravery
Walter Tull should be awarded the Military Cross posthumously.
It's sad to think this great man is going unrecognised and I hope this petition is à Mark of recognition deserved.
we will remember them
Deserves a statue too.
Having watched the documentary of his life I totally endorse this petition.
The time is right to put it right.
Having watched the BBC program it inspired me to help in a small way to give walter the medal he rightly deserves. A brave inspirational and true human
This is long overdue
Get this done ASAP !
A true hero!
Surely this is a no-brainer!
I'm proud Northampton honours him. give him the medal . its never too late to do the right thing. Send a positive message to all and particularly schoolchildren looking for a role model
yes for sure
I recall signing a similar petition several years and can't believe that this has not yet been done. This is long overdue.
Just needs to happen
Happy to support
It is very clear that Walter Tull was a very brave man who probably didn’t receive a medal due to racism. This should be changed now we know better.
Walter Tull deserves to me honoured
Long overdue
There is no reason good enough to deny this remarkable man his richly deserved Military Cross. He was mentioned in citation has a brave and highly regarded officer who was sent out with his men to do an extremely dangerous job which was a complete success and was completed with out the loss of a single man. It would be a disgrace to continue to deny this remarkable man something his has earned by right.
Disgraceful he was never given this award.. a true hero.. lest we forget
Of course it should be awarded.
Walter Tull was a hero and should be treated as such
It’s long over due that Walter is recognised for his outstanding bravery.
It should be taught in schools i am learning about it right know
He should be regarded as a British Hero first and should be taught in schools as an inspiration for young Black people.
This man’s dedication to the war effort and bravery is well documented - why would he NOT be awarded the MC as had been recommended at the time. Over 100 years is too long a long time to right this wrong.
This is something that needs to be done to recognise the contribution made by all soldiers of colour
This is so long overdue.
This brave man deserves his medal.
Such an inspiration.
This is not up for negotiation. How can we stand idle.
Inspirational person
Please make this happen!
Never too late to recognise those who deserve it!
Recognition is key for moving forward. We must remember our past and learn and grow from it.
a well deserved cause
Give this hero the honour he and his family deserve!
A very well deserved cause - and long overdue.
Excellent work. This is important.
walter should receive the cross after being cited.
A wonderfully brave and decent young man who served his country with honour.
A deserving cause. We must remember our past.
Semper Fi
i want him to get that medal he worked for
he is a HERO
he was the greatest soilder o ever live
yes he did
It is the right thing to do for a very brave man who deserves thos award for gallantry and for his living family.
A brave man who deserves recognition.
His bravery should be recognised.
None
Let's at last do the right thing, its a Very small thing to do to honour a hero
Yes do the right thing please
A person who endured so much emotional hardship in early life to then overcome these tragedies and succeed hugely!!! Amazing man
Walter’s life has lessons for all of us. An inspiring role model.
University of Warwick
I am related to Walter through my maternal grandmother. She was Walter’s second cousin. So proud of him and his achievements
I have been aware of Walter Tull’s exemplary life, sporting achievements and military career for some time. There is a memorial tablet to him at Folkestone.
Such recognition would honour his achievements in life and acknowledge that as a society we can progress
Important to acknowledge his dedication to his country The face of such adversity including racism
His contribution should be recognised
This is a must and way too long in coming
Deserves formal recognition for his bravery.
This story should be made more prominent.
I am very moved by the story of Tull's achievements and his courage. More than a century has passed since the end of WW1, every additional year adds more shame to those who should have done what was right and just, long ago.
Walter Tully should get a military award for his bravery in the first world war
Walter Tull deserves to be honoured as he served and led his courageously in the first war. He has also made significant contribution to the world of football despite the hostility and r and racism he faced a true hero. His story needs to be told so other children might feel encouraged to achieve despite the odds
Time to right an injustice!
He was recommended for the military cross so should get it. He served his country and overcome bigotry and racism to rise above all what the establishment at the time stood for. We owe Walter Tull more than a medal.
He was recommended for the military cross so should get it. He served his country and overcome bigotry and racism to rise above all what the establishment at the time stood for. We owe Walter Tull more than a medal.
A definite miscarriage of military justice.
Isn't it about time we truly lived up to the high ideals we claim to have against racial discrimination
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I am a teacher at a primary school in Tottenham and I am intrigued by his life and story. Both due to our location and the inspirational message his story brings, I think this significant piece of history, both local and nationally, is so important to teach our children.