Peter Scratchley
Sir Peter Scratchley | |
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Sir Peter Scratchley, c. 1882 | |
| Born | 24 August 1835 Paris, France |
| Died | 2 December 1885 (aged 50) Near the Territory of Papua |
| Buried | Old Charlton cemetery, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1854–1882 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Battles / wars | Crimean War Indian Rebellion of 1857 |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George |
| Other work | Special Commissioner for Great Britain in New Guinea |
Major General Sir Peter Henry Scratchley KCMG (24 August 1835 – 2 December 1885) was special commissioner for Great Britain in New Guinea 1884–1885 and defence adviser for Australia.