Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.21857/ygjwrc6e5y
ACTIVITIES OF VARAŽDIN GRAMMAR SCHOOL SCOUTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR
Siniša Horvat
; Prva gimnazija Varaždin
Abstract
The Scout organization that operated in Gimnazija – Varaždin was founded upon the initiative
of the educational authorities at the onset of World War I, at the very beginning of
school year 1914/1915. Its purpose was to provide help with the operation of military and civil
services during war period. By helping municipal and state services, the Scouts organized
watches and courier activities on bicycles. They provided soldiers with refreshment while
traversing Varaždin, as well as orientation assistance while they were stationed in the town.
One of the most crucial services provided by the Scouts was helping wounded soldiers. Upon
the completion of a healthcare course, during the first year of the War their basic duty was to
assist with the transfer of casualties from the train station to hospitals, as well as to nurture the
wounded soldiers and maintain contact with their families. In order to prevent the outbreak
of diseases, at first their caretaking activity was discontinued, and by the end of the year their
overall activity subsided.
Keywords
Scouts; Gimnazija – Varaždin; World War I; Varaždin
Hrčak ID:
191617
URI
Publication date:
29.12.2017.
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