The Snapshots in Time Collection

Boy Scout in Uniform Holding Semaphore Signal Flags, State-Side Residence, WWII Era

Boy Scout in Uniform Holding Semaphore Signal Flags, State-Side Residence, WWII Era

A young Boy Scout poses proudly in full uniform with semaphore signal flags outside his family home. During World War II, the Boy Scouts of America mobilized youth for home-front service, including messenger duty, scrap drives, and signal training — skills reflected in this portrait of scouting readiness. Project: 218317