About
British Army officer who founded the Boy Scouts. A decorated military man, he fought in the Second Boer War, the Anglo-Ashanti Wars, the Siege of Mafeking, and several other conflicts.
Before Fame
He first experienced scouting during his childhood, when he avoided school by tracking and hunting game in the wooded areas of his hometown.
Trivia
His "Scouting for Boys" manual became an important part of youth culture.
Family Life
He married Olave St. Clair in 1912. He and Olave had three children together.
Associated With
He and Peter Twinn were both officers in the British Army.
