Family Name:
Hancox
Given Names:
Paul
Gender:
Male
Birth-date:
Unknown
Death-date:
Unknown
Marital Status:
Married
Age/Age Range:
Unknown
Location:
QLD, Brisbane
Occupation:
Lay preacher
Primary Motivation:
Conscientious Objector – Religious Pacifism
Reason for Court Appearance:
Unknown
Court Name and Location:
Unknown
Court Hearing Date:
Unknown
Court Outcome:
Sentenced to 6 months imprisonment
Military Event:
World War II 1939-1945
Further Information:
Paul Hancox was a non-denominational Christian. He was married with two children, the youngest 8 months old. His wife was forced to work despite nursing a small baby. Paul served his sentence at Palen Creek Prison Farm.
Confirmatory Sources: Attorney-General’s Department, NAA:A1608, AA45/1/12, Item ID 206504. Title: War Records – Conscientious Objectors – General Representations. Pt 3
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