Description: (The Only British Soldier to be Executed for Treachery During the World War II)
Theodore Schurch, a British soldier, served during the Second World War and was executed under the Treachery Act 1940. He holds the distinction of being the last person in Britain to be executed for a non-murder offense. Schurch's wartime actions led to a contentious trial and sentencing, sparking historical interest and debate on the complexities of justice and morality during times of war.