World War II Exhibit

In honour of Remembrance Day, The Kingston Scout Museum has prepared a special exhibit of Scout and Cub memorabilia from World War two. Below is a summary of some of the exhibit.

Pride of place in the exhibit, an article from the Kingston-Whig Standard dated November 14^th 1944. Private Raymond Hill of Kingston had been killed on the Western Front. Raymond had been the Assistant Cub-master at the 1^st Kingston Group, St. James’. He had attended Portsmouth public school, and sang in St. George’s Cathedral choir.

• During the wars years, Scouts when doing tasks in support of the war effort wore “War Service Arm Bands”. An arm band, together with a letter they had hand delivered throughout Kingston is displayed. The letter from Kingston War Services, appealed to householders to provide accommodation to the families of servicemen, based in the area.
  

• On Sunday May31st 1942, a Patriotic Service was held at Richardson Stadium, sponsored by Kingston Scouts and Guides. Featured were Blitz Scouts from London England and the band of The Princess of Wales own Regiment. A program from the event is displayed.

• Material shortages required wartime badges to be printed on canvas rather than embroided.Many unique badges are on display. Most noteworthy a rare Flying Lion award, presented to Scouts proficient in selected aviation skills.
  

Gallery Highlights

Our Secretary, Bill Lewis, has created slideshows of the Kingston Scout Museum!