Peter Handcock

Military Person

1869 – 1902

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Who was Peter Handcock?

Peter Joseph Handcock was a Veterinary Lieutenant in the Bushveldt Carbineers in the Boer War in South Africa. He was court-martialled and executed for shooting Boer prisoners. His punishment has been controversial in Australia.

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Born
1869
New South Wales
Died
1902

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on July 23, 2013

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