Charles Hull VC (24 July 1890 – 13 February 1953) was an

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recipient of the

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, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to

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and

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forces during the

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Details

Hull worked as a postman in

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before he enlisted in the

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, a cavalry regiment of the British Army, where was a shoeing-smith making and fitting horseshoes. On 5 September 1915 Hull was a 25-years-old private when he rescued an officer from certain death at the hands of tribesmen at Hafiz Kor on the North West Frontier of

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, an action for which he was awarded the VC. The citation was published in the

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on 3 March 1916 and read: He later achieved the rank of

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. After the war he joined Leeds Constabulary and rose to the rank of sergeant. Hull is buried in

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, Leeds.

The Medal

His VC is on display in

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Harrogate People

British Legion
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