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This photograph was submitted by Anthony Farrar and shows the scout troop from  about the 1910-1914 era.

Anthony writes 'Quite a poignant picture really, when you consider, that most, if not all the boys in this photograph probably served on the Western Front during the War. How many returned – we will never know.'

Richard Baker of Halesowen and District Scouts writes '  2nd Halesowen Scout Troop were active around the time suggested by Mr Farrar.  In June 1912 they were the holders of the “ County Express Trophy" and their Troop Leader was Alec Boucher, who was also a teacher at Halesowen Church Schools.  Could it be Mr Boucher in the photograph, 4th from the left on the front row with his left hand resting on the trek cart?  

Second Lieutenant Alec Edward Boucher was awarded the Military Cross for gallant conduct on the battlefield during the Somme offensive and was killed in action whilst serving with the 11th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment on 18th November 1916 , aged 27.'

 

 

The soldier above is Second Lieutenant Alec Edward Boucher while the picture of the scout leader is taken from the Scout Photo above.

There appears to be a definite likeness .Can anyone confirm they are the same person?

 

 

D Wakeham writes '  I can confirm that the Scout Leader of the Halesowen Scout troop shown in the photograph of 1910-14 is indeed Alec Edward Boucher of Rudge Heath Claverley. Alec Boucher was my great uncle and family photographs I have can confirm him as the scout Leader shown in your photograph.' 

Now that Alec Boucher has been identified can anyone  name the other boys?

WOLVERHAMPTON ROLL OF HONOUR WORLD WAR 1
Boucher Alec Edward Lieutenant M.C. 11th Bn Royal Warwickshire Regiment Son of Benjamin and Fanny Boucher, of Rudge Heath, Claverley, Wolverhampton.. Died - 18 November, 1916. Aged - 27. Memorial - Ancre British Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, France.11.1.18

ALEC BOUCHERS ARMY RECORD

Information about the Wolverhampton Roll of Honour and Alec Bouchers Army Record submitted by Richard Baker

 

Now that Alec Boucher has been identified can anyone  name the other boys?

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