Basic Details Surname Hull Forenames Charles Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Served Honours Victoria Cross Notes A former postman, he won his VC on March 5th 1915 rescuing an officer whose horse had been shot from underneath him. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 21st Lancers (Empress of India`s) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal