Figure 1.--Some Scout troops took an interest in helping keepn up the morale od soldiers from the local tpwm or community. We are not sure how common this was or how organized it was on the part bof the BSA. We note Boy Scout troops with service flags, that was flags with a star for former troop members. One Scouter from Iowa wrote to a formner boy in his troop by sending a photo postcard of thev troop. The card was found in the soldier;s World War I album. They were from Casey, Iowa. The Scoutmaster was Rev. E.R. Stroud. The boys are posing on steps with U.S. Flag behind them, and holding a Service Flag with stars. This was sent to a soldier nameds Ray Hager. Thev messagecread, "Dear Ray: I was so glad to receive your picture - I am sending you mine. This is our Service Flag. Your mother placed a star on it for you - Your star is the 2nd one in the 1st row. We always remember you in our prayers. God Bless you my Boy- write when you can- Your friend - Evan R. Stroud."

Some Scout troops took an interest in helping keepn up the morale od soldiers from the local tpwm or community. We are not sure how common this was or how organized it was on the part bof the BSA. We note Boy Scout troops with service flags, that was flags with a star for former troop members. One Scouter from Iowa wrote to a formner boy in his troop by sending a photo postcard of thev troop. The card was found in the soldier;s World War I album. They were from Casey, Iowa. The Scoutmaster was Rev. E.R. Stroud. The boys are posing on steps with U.S. Flag behind them, and holding a Service Flag with stars. This was sent to a soldier nameds Ray Hager. Thev messagecread, "Dear Ray: I was so glad to receive your picture - I am sending you mine. This is our Service Flag. Your mother placed a star on it for you - Your star is the 2nd one in the 1st row. We always remember you in our prayers. God Bless you my Boy- write when you can- Your friend - Evan R. Stroud."