Peter Scratchley
British Army officer
About Peter Scratchley
Lived 1835 – 1885 (aged 50). Peter Scratchley was an Australian engineer, military personnel and papua (Australian territory).
Honours Scratchley was created a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George in June 1885.
Scratchley Road in Port Moresby, Mount Scratchley in the Owen Stanley Range near Kokoda in Papua New Guinea, and Fort Scratchley in Newcastle are named in his honour.
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Who was Peter Scratchley?
British Army officer (1835-1885)
When was Peter Scratchley born?
Peter Scratchley was born on 24 August 1835 in Paris.
When did Peter Scratchley die?
Peter Scratchley died on 2 December 1885 in Territory of Papua.
What was Peter Scratchley's occupation?
Peter Scratchley was an engineer, military personnel and papua (Australian territory).
What nationality was Peter Scratchley?
Peter Scratchley was Australian.
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