Scout helping out in second world war

I WAS a member of Boy Cubs and Scouts from being nine to 14-years-old, 1936-1941, when I started work. 113th Burngreave Congs, basement of the church hall which was situated on Nottingham Cliff; church was on Pitsmoor Road.

By The Newsroom

Published 31st Jul 2007, 09:41 BST

Updated 17th Aug 2007, 14:10 BST

Like a lot of lads, I would volunteer for everything. Could we do a night or two fitting blackout panels at the Royal infirmary. Yes. So we had to be there before lighting up time.

Stood a few times with a WVS lady in town pushing her tea trolley which was for servicemen and civilians clearing up after the Blitz.

I also stood in as injured personnel so ambulance men and first aiders dressed our wounds, which were printed on labels tied to us.

I can’t remember what I had for dinner last Sunday, but I remember a lady patient giving me an orange at the Royal Infirmary and what a lovely gift it was at that time in 1941.

I went camping only once and the only bomb dropped near the camp was on the first night we were there. Mum sent for me to go home, I couldn’t be a hero!

Mr A Oldale, Phillips Road, Sheffield S6.

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