Quah Chow Cheung facts for kids

Quah Chow-cheung (Chinese: 柯昭璋, born on 8 June 1913 in Penang – died in 1965 in Hong Kong) was a very important leader for The Scout Association of Hong Kong. He served as the top leader, called the Colony Commissioner, from 1950 to 1953. He took over from Victor Halward. Quah Chow-cheung was special because he was the first Chinese person to become the Colony Commissioner in Hong Kong Scouting history. Before this big role, he was a local leader, known as a District Commissioner. He helped grow Scouting in areas like Kowloon and the southern New Territories of Hong Kong.

Quah's Role in World War II

Quah Chow-cheung also played a part during World War II. He was a soldier in a group called the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps. This group was made up of people who volunteered to help defend Hong Kong.

Defending Hong Kong

During the Battle of Hong Kong in December 1941, Quah Chow-cheung helped protect the city. He was injured while defending Stonecutter's Island. He managed to escape a later attack by Japanese forces at Wong Nai Chung Gap.

Rebuilding Scouting

After Japan surrendered in 1945, ending World War II, Quah Chow-cheung worked hard. He teamed up with Victor Halward to bring Scouting back to life in Hong Kong. They helped rebuild the Scout movement, which had been affected by the war.