This helmet and pair of goggles were issued to Sergeant Scott for his drop into Serbia. After any drop, the agent would bury all unnecessary equipment to avoid being spotted, but this helmet was kept and is now on display in the museum.
Sergeant Scott fought as a Special Operations Executive (SOE) Agent in Bulgaria in 1944. He distinguished himself saving their radio from capture during an ambush. During his mission, the team was reduced to eating raw snails to prevent starvation. He was finally captured and tortured by the Gestapo, but refused to give away any information.
Eventually he was forced to make false radio transmissions to his base. Scott managed to alert the base of his capture and great risk, so that his messages were known to be sent to deceive. For his efforts, Scott received the DCM (Distinguished Conduct Medal).
More of Sgt Scott’s collection can be seen in the Combined MIlitary Services Museum! Come visit us and for more information, here is a link to our website.
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