Yapp, Arthur K. (Arthur Keysall)

About the author

Arthur K. Yapp, a YMCA leader, documented the organization's WWI humanitarian efforts in The Romance of the Red Triangle. The book celebrates volunteers who provided troops with morale-boosting services, from literacy programs to makeshift cinemas. Yapp's narrative framed the YMCA as a beacon of hope, intertwining patriotism with Christian service. His account remains vital for studying non-combatant contributions to wartime resilience.