Popular Post paisleyroad 894 Posted November 11, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2018 Walter Tull portrait etched in ayr beach today.. First black officer in the British army and first black player to play for Rangers. Was set to play for us on his return from the battle of the Somme but never returned. part of today’s tributes by Danny Boyle SpidermansGaffer, Jonok, Rangers#1 and 18 others 21 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd Flute 14,036 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, paisleyroad said: Walter Tull portrait etched in ayr beach today.. First black officer in the British army and first black player to play for Rangers. Was set to play for us on his return from the battle of the Somme but never returned. part of today’s tributes by Danny Boyle Watched this on the news this morning, great work by everyone concerned, showed you the tide coming in to cover them up, a great thing, on a great day. Blumhoilann 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoopsLaud 4,186 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Lest we forget. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM63 2,193 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 He joined us and went to war, and, he despite all the racist barriers put in front of him became the first black officer in the British Army he gave up his life leading a sortie shortly before the end of the war. Blumhoilann 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleyroad 894 Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 Danny Boyle was on the BBC earlier and highlighted two of the images, one being the Walter Tull image in Ayrshire. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 17,291 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Stunning! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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