World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. He received the award on March 3, 1916 for his actions as a private in the 21st Lancers (Empress of India's) of the British Army on September 5, 1915 at Hafiz Kor, North West Frontier, British India during World War I. His Victoria Cross citation reads: "1053 Private (Shoeing-Smith) Charles Hull, 21st Lancers. For most conspicuous bravery. When under close fire of the enemy, who were within a few yards, he rescued Captain G. E. D. Learoyd, whose horse had been shot, by taking him up behind him and galloping into safety. Shoeing-Smith Hull acted entirely on his own initiative, and saved his officer's life at the imminent risk of his own." He was later promoted to the rank of corporal. Following the end of World War I, he became a police officer with the Leeds Constabulary on Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. He died at the age of 62. His Victoria Cross is in display at The Queen's Royal Lancers and Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Museum, Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire, England.
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. He received the award on March 3, 1916 for his actions as a private in the 21st Lancers (Empress of India's) of the British Army on September 5, 1915 at Hafiz Kor, North West Frontier, British India during World War I. His Victoria Cross citation reads: "1053 Private (Shoeing-Smith) Charles Hull, 21st Lancers. For most conspicuous bravery. When under close fire of the enemy, who were within a few yards, he rescued Captain G. E. D. Learoyd, whose horse had been shot, by taking him up behind him and galloping into safety. Shoeing-Smith Hull acted entirely on his own initiative, and saved his officer's life at the imminent risk of his own." He was later promoted to the rank of corporal. Following the end of World War I, he became a police officer with the Leeds Constabulary on Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. He died at the age of 62. His Victoria Cross is in display at The Queen's Royal Lancers and Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Museum, Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire, England.
Bio by: William Bjornstad
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