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This research project delves into the life of Walter Tull, a significant British soldier of the First World War. Tull served in the Football Battalion and fought bravely in battles such as the Battle of Arras. He died on March 25, 1917, at the young age of 29 and is commemorated at Arras Memorial in France. This display highlights his contributions, bravery, and the challenges he faced as one of the first black officers in the British Army, reflecting on the impact of World War I on individual lives and society.
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1st World War Research project During the 1st World War just under 1 million British soldiers died.
Task • You are to research and produce a display on one of the casualties of the First World War.
Who to Research? • You can pick one of these 8 men. • You can pick someone else but your teacher needs to agree.
Prepare a presentation … • Find the information from www.cwgc.org • Then follow the information to find out about: • Name: • What regiment was he in? • What battles was he in? • Where did he die? • Where is he buried? • Date of death? • How old was he when he died? • What rank was he?
You can focus your research on anything connected to your soldier: • How the person came to be in the war • His regiment • The battle that he died in
The Presentation • You are to produce a maximum of 2 pages (A4) on your person. • You should try to include pictures and writing (No copy and paste!). • The presentations should be respectful and tasteful.