Description: (Explorer, Writer)
Frederick Russell Burnham, an American scout and adventurer, gained renown for his service to the British South Africa Company and the British Army in colonial Africa. He played a key role in teaching woodcraft to Robert Baden-Powell, which later inspired the creation of the Scouting Movement. Burnham's exceptional performance in battles in Rhodesia and South Africa led to his appointment as Chief of Scouts with the rank of major. His bravery during the Second Boer War earned him the prestigious Companions of the Distinguished Service Order. Burnham also made significant contributions to national defense, business, oil, conservation efforts, and the Boy Scouts of America.