James E. West
Male, Deceased Person
1876 – 1948
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Who was James E. West?
James Edward West was a lawyer and an advocate of children's rights, who became the first professional Executive Secretary, soon renamed Chief Scout Executive, of the Boy Scouts of America, serving from 1911 to 1943. Upon his retirement from the BSA, West was given the title of Chief Scout.
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- Born
- May 16, 1876
Washington, D.C. - Also known as
- James West
- Children
- Died
- May 15, 1948
- Resting place
- Valhalla
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on July 23, 2013
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