Scouts during the wars
Contents
- Remembrance: the role of Service
- Explore the Poppy & Scouts range
- Scouts during the wars
- Stories of Scouts during the first world war: Ernest Stafford Carlos
- Stories of Scouts during the first world war: Anthony Slingsby
- Stories of Scouts during the first world war: Roland Philipps
- Stories of Scouts during the first world war: Jack Cornwell
- A Scout in Flanders by H.E.
- The Scouts Roll of Honour
Scouts during the wars
Remembrance Sunday's the second Sunday of November. Nationally, ceremonies are held at war memorials, cenotaphs and religious buildings to invite people to take part in acts of remembrance.
Remembrance events are important community events. Traditionally, most community organisations, including Scouts, are involved.
Scouts in the first world war
By 1914, Scouts had existed for six years and its popularity had spread across the world. Widespread membership meant that many boys and young men had gained a range of useful skills, such as camp cooking, signalling and sailing. As the first world war broke out, these skills were put to practical use.
Scouting in the First World WarScouts in the second world war
During the second world war, Scouts carried on both at home and abroad. Scouts on the home front used their skills to support their communities. Adult Scout volunteers helped to support refugees and displaced people, too.
Scouts in prisoner of war camps across the world secretly carried on with Scouts, risking punishment in order to continue their connection with the movement.
Scouting during the Second World War