Boy Scouts in the Great War

The Boy Scouts Association was just seven years old when war broke out in 1914, and many of its members enlisted in the war effort. On the Home Front, Scouts served as messengers, printers, dispatch riders, and helped gather in the harvest, hunt for spies, aid the civil and military authorities, maintain watch during air raids, help various wartime charities, and sell old bottles to raise funds. They also mounted guard on the coasts and on vulnerable points and aided recruitment efforts. Their contribution was great and they became a trusted and common sight on the streets of the country.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 208 pages
\n Publication date: 05 August 2021
\n Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
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The Boy Scouts Association, founded just seven years before the outbreak of World War I in 1914, found itself at the forefront of the nation's war effort. With a strong ethos of duty and loyalty instilled in its members, countless individuals sought to play their part in the conflict. Many Boy Scouts enlisted in the early weeks and months of the war, joining the Reserves or Territorials and finding themselves thrust into the front lines. The casualty rates were high, as these young men bravely faced the enemy. Despite the risks, several Boy Scouts were decorated for their service, with some even earning the prestigious Victoria Cross.

On the Home Front, Boy Scouts served in various roles within the War Office and other government offices. They acted as messengers, printers, dispatch riders, and contributed to the harvest, hunted for spies, aided civil and military authorities, maintained watch during air raids, supported wartime charities, and sold old bottles to raise funds for recreational huts and ambulances for the front. Some Boy Scouts even mounted guard on the coasts and vulnerable points, such as the railway network, or aided recruitment efforts across the country.

The Boy Scout's contribution to the war effort was immense. They became a trusted and familiar sight on the streets of the country, symbolizing bravery and selflessness. Their dedication to service and their willingness to sacrifice for their nation earned them the respect and admiration of many. The Boy Scouts Association played a vital role in supporting the war effort and preparing young men for the challenges of adulthood during a time of great uncertainty and hardship.

\n Weight: 570g\n
Dimension: 164 x 242 x 23 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781526723246\n \n