PETER Munns has been prepared for more than 75 years but was overwhelmed when he learned he was to receive Scouting’s highest honour.
The 83-year-old, of Chislehurst Invicta Scout group, is one of just a handful of people in the country to be given the Silver Wolf award.
He joined the Scouts as a wolf cub in 1937 and then became a leader at 23 years old and spent most of his scouting career as Cub Scout leader at Chislehurst Invicta.
During his years in scouting he has also been involved with training and from 1975 to 1989 was the assistant district commissioner for Chislehurst.
Despite his long service history he was still amazed to be chosen to receive the award.
Mr Munns, of Westhurst Drive, Chislehurst, said: “It is such a huge award and it was quite out of the blue.
“I was over the moon when I heard I was to receive the award, it was unexpected.
“I’m proud and humble to be honoured in this way.”
The great-grandfather was formally presented with his award by county commissioner Ben Richardson at a ceremony held at St Patrick’s Hall, Albany Road, Chislehurst.
His certificate is signed by chief Scout Bear Grylls.
District commissioner for Bromley Giles Barnett said: “Peter has been a good friend, a great Scouter and an example to so many of the young people and leaders.
“This award is long overdue and well earned.
“Peter has been a tremendous asset to Scouting in Chislehurst district and the county of Greater London South East.
“This award is hugely well deserved.”
After the ceremony there was a celebratory lunch which was hosted by the Chislehurst Invicta Scout group.
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