Genealogy Projects tagged with Black Tommies on the Geni Family Tree

Black British in World War I

This project will highlight British-born Blacks who fought in World War I.==Notables==Notable Black British soldiers in WWI include:* Second Lieutenant Walter Tull (1888-1918) who was one of the first Black British officers. His older brother, Sapper William Tull (1882-1920), appears to have also served in WWI (his records are missing) which raises the possibility that they are amongst the firs...