This is the very first ever
scout on a stamp.
WARNER GOODYEAR
A
Scout at Mafeking
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The Boy on the 1d. Blue Mafeking Stamp
by Dr. K. FREUND
Reprinted from "The O.F.S. Philatelic magazine", August, 1957
WARNER GOODYEAR was 12 years old when the shadow of a Siege with all its hardships fell upon him, his family and the citizens of Mafeking. But he was such an efficient, courageous boy that it was not long before the great Colonel Baden-Powell the gallant Commander in charge of the invested town, recognised the excellent "
Scout Leader" qualities of this youngster. Young Warner showed all the characteristics of a good "
Scout"; Loyalty, Unselfishness, Enthusiasm, Inventiveness and Courage.
Posted 05/02/2009 5:20 pm
