The Officers Association Scotland (OA Scotland) was founded in 1920 as a distinct branch of its sister Association in London, by Field Marshal The Earl Haig.
On demobilisation after the First World War hundreds of former officers found themselves in difficulties, unable to find a job, and sometimes with no money, shelter or means of support. Many were suffering from wounds. They had been selected for commissioned service because of the personal qualities but, sad to state, in the post-war period large numbers of them were destitute. Several had taken to playing barrel organs in the streets of Edinburgh displaying placards that they were ex-officers with wives and children to support, but without income and therefore down and out.
Throughout its existence Scotland’s OA has supported officers and their dependants in many ways, but it has consistently addressed helping officers find employment, providing advice and, in cases of need, financial support.
Throughout its existence Scotland’s OA has supported officers and their dependants in many ways, but it has consistently addressed helping officers find employment, providing advice and, in cases of need, financial support.