Six cub scouts, Burma, 1941-1945

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Six cub scouts, Burma, 1941-1945

Photograph of six cub scouts, Burma, 1941-1945 (c).Associated with the 7th Gurkha Rifles.Inscribed underneath photograph: Cubs & Brownies.From photograph album of 63 photographs presented to The Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, by the officers, 7th Gurkha Rifles. Date: 1941

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In this evocative photograph, six young Cub Scouts, dressed in their official uniforms, pose for the camera amidst the lush greenery of Burma between the years 1941 and 1945. The Cub Scouts, an essential part of the Scouting movement for younger boys, were an integral component of the British colonial education system in various parts of the world, including Burma. This photograph is associated with the esteemed 7th Gurkha Rifles, a distinguished infantry regiment of the British Indian Army, renowned for its valiant service during World War II. The inscription underneath the photograph reads "Cubs & Brownies," indicating that these young boys were part of the Cub Scout section of the Scouting association, while the Brownies were for younger girls. The photograph is one of 63 images that were presented to The Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, by the officers of the 7th Gurkha Rifles. Sandhurst is the British military academy responsible for training officers for the British Army and other military forces. The presence of this photograph in the academy's collection suggests that the Cub Scouts and their association with the 7th Gurkha Rifles held significant importance during this period. The image captures a moment of innocence and camaraderie, as the Cub Scouts proudly display their badges and smiles for the camera. Amidst the backdrop of the tumultuous events of World War II, this photograph offers a poignant reminder of the resilience and spirit of children, even in the most challenging of circumstances.

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