Bramwell Booth back to 'Generals of The Salvation Army'
William Bramwell Booth, eldest son of the Founder and his Chief of the Staff from 1880 to 1912, was born 8 March 1856. He was largely responsible fro the development of the Army. His teaching of the doctrine of holiness and his councils with officers and young people were of incalculable value.
In 1882 he married Captain Florence Soper (organiser of the Womens' Social Work, inaugurator of the Home League) who was promoted to Glory 10 June 1957. During his generalship (1912 - 1929) impetus was given to missionary work. Published books in clude Echoes and Memories and These Fifty Years. He was appointed a Companion of Honour shortly before his promotion to Glory from Hadley Wood on 16 June 1929.
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