Surrey Boy Scouts: … … Medals of merit were presented to Major Browell and Scoutmaster the Rev. J. C. Banham, and the Silver Cross to Scout H. Pinsent. Major Browell was County of the movement since its commencement in 1909 up to the outbreak of war when he set a fine example to Scouts by enlisting as a private on mobilisation. He was severely wounded and then took on the duties of District Commissioner for the Guildford Association, which he is still performing. Scoutmaster the Rev. J. C. Banham is the popular Vicar St. Matthew’s, Surbiton. and he assisted in the movement for some nine years. He was District Scoutmaster at Islington for some time, and then became Chairman of the Kingston Association, his troop, the 1st Tolworth, having gained the Kingston proficiency flag for the best all-round troop for two years in succession. In every way he has given very great help to the Scout movement. Scout H. Pinsent, Ditton’s Troop, Kingston Association, saved a boy from drowning in the river at Thames Ditton on August 21st, 1921. Not only did he show great pluck and determination in carrying out the rescue at great risk to his own life, but he made no mention of his action. It was only by mere accident that the matter came to the notice of the authorities. Great cheering greeted this presentation, and Pinsent was carried round the enclosure by his colleagues, shoulder high, on one of the truck wheels. The Lord-Lieutenant said now had made a presentation which he knew would afford great satisfaction to them all. He had been asked by the Chief Scout to present the Silver Wolf to the County Commissioner. Lieut. Gen. Sir Edmond Elies (applause). … …
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GRO0393 Devonport: Harold William Pinsent: 1910 – 1967