William Hillcourt
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William Hillcourt was an educator, best known for Baden-Powell: the two lives of a hero.
Quick Facts About William Hillcourt
- Born
- August 6, 1900
- Died
- November 9, 1992
- Profession
- Educator
- Notable works
- Baden-Powell: the two lives of a hero
About William Hillcourt
William Hillcourt, was a Danish-American scouting leader. Known within the Scouting movement as "Green Bar Bill", he was an influential leader in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) organization from 1927 to 1992. Hillcourt was a prolific writer and teacher in the areas of woodcraft, troop and patrol structure, and training; his written works include three editions of the BSA's official Boy Scout Handbook, with over 12.6 million copies printed, other Scouting-related books and numerous magazine articles. Hillcourt developed and promoted the American adaptation of the Wood Badge adult Scout leader training program.
Biography source: Wikipedia
