Uncle Reg

"Silver Wolf" Scoutmaster
Reginald W. White
My uncle joined the Scouting movement when he was 15 years old and was a founder member of the first Battle Troup.
During his 59 years of faithful and unbroken service he became Scoutmaster of the 1st.Streatham Hill Troup, and took part in the world-famous "Ralph Reader Gang Shows" in London

The Silver Wolf
( The British Scouts highest award )
"In recognition of his most excellent services to Scouting as S.M and G.S.M., 1st Streatham Hill Group over 29 years. Presented by Lord Rowallan,
the Chief Scout, at Windsor Castle on St. George's Day 1950

Chief Scout Lord Baden-Powell visits the 1st Streatham Hill Troop at Summer Camp

Lord Baden-Powell chats with Scoutmaster Reginald White who was later awarded The Silver Wolf

Summer Camp Arundel 1951

Reginald's Woggle, Whistle, and Cap Badges

My Uncle Reg talking in Sussex Dialect for a "British Drama League" dialect record ROX126 8B

dated 1936

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It is interesting to read the letter below that Reg sent to my dad especially after listening to the audio clip above. He uses some interesting words

St Thomas' Hall was sold in 2013

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