Peter Handcock
Peter Joseph Handcock (17 February 1868 – 27 February 1902) was an Australian-born Veterinary Lieutenant and convicted war criminal who served in the Bushveldt Carbineers during the Boer War in South Africa.
Peter Handcock | |
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Peter Joseph Handcock (1900) | |
| Born | Peter Joseph Handcock 17 February 1868 near Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 27 February 1902 (aged 34) |
| Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
| Criminal status | Executed |
| Spouse | Bridget Alice Mary Martin (1888–1902; his death) |
| Children | 3 |
| Conviction(s) | Murder (11 counts) Manslaughter |
| Criminal penalty | Death |
| Details | |
| Victims | 13+ |
Span of crimes | August – 7 September 1901 |
| Country | South African Republic |
| Target(s) | POWs and civilians |
Date apprehended | 23 October 1901 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | British Empire |
| Years of service | 1899 – 1902 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | 1st New South Wales Mounted Rifles Bushveldt Carbineers |
| Battles/wars | Second Boer War |
After a court martial, Handcock (along with Harry "Breaker" Morant) was convicted and executed for the murders of nine Boer POWs and three other civilians.
His execution, "which had been carried out without the knowledge and consent of the Australian government", was and remains a controversial issue in Australia.
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