Charles Hull

Charles Hull
Born	24 July 1890 Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Died	21 February 1953 Leeds, West Yorkshire
Buried at	Woodhouse Lane Cemetery, Leeds
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service/branch	British Army
Rank	Corporal
Unit	21st Lancers
Battles/wars	World War I
Awards	Victoria Cross Croix de Guerre
Other work	Police officer

Charles Hull VC (24 July 1890 – 21 February 1953) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces during the First World War.

Details

Hull was 25 years old, and a private in the 21st Lancers (Empress of India's), British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place on the North West Frontier of British India for which he was awarded the VC.

On 5 September 1915 at Hafiz Kor, N.W. Frontier, India, Private Hull rescued an officer from certain death at the hands of the tribesmen. The latter's horse had been shot and Private Hull took the officer up behind on his own horse, under heavy fire at close range, and galloped away to safety.

He later achieved the rank of corporal. After the war he joined Leeds Constabulary. His Victoria Cross is displayed at The Queen's Royal Lancers Regimental Museum.

External links

• Harrogate People
• British Legion
• Location of grave and VC medal (West Yorkshire)

Persondata
Name	Hull, Charles
Alternative names
Short description
Date of birth	24 July 1890
Place of birth	Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Date of death	21 February 1953
Place of death	Leeds, West Yorkshire