Key Information
Reference code
O'CONNOR 3/4/44
Title
Papers, 16-23 Mar 1939, relating to C E V Buxton, District Commissioner of Gaza, and the use of punitive reprisal measures
Date(s)
- 1939 Mar 16 - 1939 Mar 23 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
21pp
Scope and content
Papers relating to Buxton, including copy of Buxton's report to Battershill, criticising methods military and police control in Gaza and citing incidents of punitive searches and taking of Arab hostages; and O'Connor's letter to Haining, commenting on it and suggesting Buxton be transferred. 21pp