HC Deb 18 March 1930 vol 236 c1887
18. MATTERS

asked the Secretary of State for War how many British officers were shot in the late War in execution of sentences by courts-martial for cowardice or desertion?

The SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Mr. T. Shaw)

During the late War, two officers were shot for desertion and one officer was shot for murder and desertion. No officers were shot for cowardice.

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