Nelson Victor Halward
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The Right Reverend Bishop Nelson Victor Halward , M. C., M. A. was the Colony Commissioner of the Boy Scout Association, Hong Kong Branch
from 1934 to 1950.
For gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack on enemy position S. W. of Fleurbaix, on 30 September 1918. His platoon was selected to secure and hold an enemy position on a flank, and he pushed them forward and occupied an advanced position, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. In face of heavy machine-gun fire and snipers he held on to his position, and it was mainly owing to his coolness and initiative that the remainder of the attacking troops gained their objectives.
From London Gazette, January 31, 1919.
Halward went to Hong Kong in 1930s as a pastor of Anglican Church(Sheng Kung Hui
). He is also the Scoutmaster of St. Paul's College
in Hong Kong and was enthusiastic in Scouting activities.
Halward was in office when China
and Hong Kong
were under the military thread and occupation
of Japanese. During his commissionership, Scout Movement rooted among Chinese population in Hong Kong. Chinese commissioners were helped to develop Scouting in Hong Kong. Later he was worked in Canton
(present-day Guangzhou in China) of his priesthood and established some cooperation with Scouts of China
for training of Scouters in Canton
(present-day Guangzhou in China). During World War II, he was appointed to work in the concentration camp in Canton. He came back to Hong Kong after the war and continued his commissionership till his retirement. He went back to England then.
He was awarded The Silver Wolf
during his commissionership, highest honour in The Scout Association
.
The Scout Association of Hong Kong
The Scout Association of Hong Kong is the overall Scouting organization in Hong Kong. After the first Scouting initiatives in 1909, the Hong Kong branch of The Scout Association of the United Kingdom was started in 1914 by registering the St. Joseph's College Scout Group, and was formally...
from 1934 to 1950.
For gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack on enemy position S. W. of Fleurbaix, on 30 September 1918. His platoon was selected to secure and hold an enemy position on a flank, and he pushed them forward and occupied an advanced position, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. In face of heavy machine-gun fire and snipers he held on to his position, and it was mainly owing to his coolness and initiative that the remainder of the attacking troops gained their objectives.
From London Gazette, January 31, 1919.
Halward went to Hong Kong in 1930s as a pastor of Anglican Church(Sheng Kung Hui
Sheng Kung Hui
The Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui , also known as the Hong Kong Anglican Church , is the Anglican Church in Hong Kong and Macau. It is the 38th Province of the Anglican Communion...
). He is also the Scoutmaster of St. Paul's College
St. Paul's College, Hong Kong
St. Paul's College is an Anglican day school for boys in Mid Levels, Hong Kong and is located adjacent to University of Hong Kong. Established in 1851, it is the oldest secondary school in Hong Kong that is still in operation...
in Hong Kong and was enthusiastic in Scouting activities.
Halward was in office when China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
and Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
were under the military thread and occupation
Japanese occupation of Hong Kong
The Japanese occupation of Hong Kong began after the Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Mark Young, surrendered the territory of Hong Kong to Japan on 25 December 1941 after 18 days of fierce fighting by British and Canadian defenders against overwhelming Japanese Imperial forces. The occupation lasted...
of Japanese. During his commissionership, Scout Movement rooted among Chinese population in Hong Kong. Chinese commissioners were helped to develop Scouting in Hong Kong. Later he was worked in Canton
Guangzhou
Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port...
(present-day Guangzhou in China) of his priesthood and established some cooperation with Scouts of China
Scouts of China
The Scouts of China is the national Scouting association of the Republic of China, and is a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement...
for training of Scouters in Canton
Guangzhou
Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port...
(present-day Guangzhou in China). During World War II, he was appointed to work in the concentration camp in Canton. He came back to Hong Kong after the war and continued his commissionership till his retirement. He went back to England then.
He was awarded The Silver Wolf
Silver Wolf
The Silver Wolf is the highest award made by The Scout Association "for services of the most exceptional character." It is an unrestricted gift of the Chief Scout...
during his commissionership, highest honour in The Scout Association
The Scout Association
The Scout Association is the World Organization of the Scout Movement recognised Scouting association in the United Kingdom. Scouting began in 1907 through the efforts of Robert Baden-Powell. The Scout Association was formed under its previous name, The Boy Scout Association, in 1910 by the grant...
.