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Description: Article about the heroism of Maltese Scouts and Guides by Hallvard Slettebø.
Scouts of Malta worked in the Censor's Office The Scouts of Malta worked in the Censor's Office By Hallvard Slettebø, Norway On St. George's Day 23 April 1943 the Scouts of Malta were awarded the Bronze Cross, the highest decoration for gallantry of the Boy Scouts Association of the British Commonwealth and Empire "in recognition of their courage, heroic endurance and devotion to duty in the war for freedom". The Official History of the Boy Scouts Movement 1939-1945 records "The Scouts of Malta endured a heavier ordeal than any others. They were employed as coast-watchers, messengers, telephone operators; they manned Air Raid Precaution centres, worked in the censor's office, in the hospitals, and those who were old enough in the Volunteer Defence Force. One of their more important duties was that of acting as Telephone orderlies when convoys were unloaded... The bravery of the Scouts during the frequent air-raids became a by-word among the population. Their headquarters was destroyed together with all the records... All of them must be a shining example to Scouts everywhere as long as the Movement endures". The unique award was presented to the Scouts by the Chief Scout (and Governor) of Malta, Lord Govt V.C. at the Palace Square in Valletta.
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Page title: | Scouts of Malta worked in the Censor's Office |
Keywords: | Scouts on stamps, scout stamps, guide stamps, stamp collecting, scout philately, artwork |
Description: | The Scouts sealed the covers after they were released by the censor. The Scouts then applied individually numbered handstamps that tied the sealing labels to the covers. |
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Date | Created: 2000-08-11 Created: 2010-10-01 Last updated: 2013-07-15 Last updated: 2010-10-01 |