George Scott Railton was a Scottish-born Christian missioner who was the first Commissioner of The Salvation Army.
Commissioner George Scott Railton
A blue plaque marks his birthplace in Arbroath
Railton and the 'Hallelujah Lassies' in New York in 1880
Railton held the first Salvation Army meeting in Canada - Plaque, Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Salvation Army (TSA) is a Protestant Christian church and an international charitable organization headquartered in London, England. It is aligned with the Wesleyan-Holiness movement. The organization reports a worldwide membership of over 1.7 million, consisting of soldiers, officers, and adherents who are collectively known as salvationists. Its founders sought to bring salvation to the poor, destitute, and hungry by meeting both their "physical and spiritual needs". It is present in 133 countries, running charity shops, operating shelters for the homeless, and disaster relief and humanitarian aid to developing countries.
The Salvation Army Family Thrift Store, Santa Monica, California
The Salvation Army Thrift Store, Richmond Hill, ON
The Salvation Army, Eastfield, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Salvation Army store in Victoria, Australia