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William Eneras BUTCHER

Regimental number2333
Place of birthLaunceston, Tasmania
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressSteinton Street, Manly, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinMother, Mrs Margaret Grainger, Ladbroke Street, Burnie, Tasmania
Enlistment date11 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll12 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 14 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


'Exceptional courage and ability at Pozieres.'
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 29890 (2 January 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 (29 June 1917).

Mention in Despatches


'Conspicuous good service and devotion to duty both in and out of the line during period February to September 1917.'
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448, 28 December 1917; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57, 18 April 1918.
Recommendation date: 20 September 1917

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30704, 25 May 1918; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165, 24 October 1918.
Recommendation date: 8 March 1918

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448, 11 July 1919; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124, 30 October 1919.
Recommendation date: 4 February 1919

Chevalier de l'Ordre de la Couronne


Recommendation date: 22 December 1917

Military Cross


Recommendation date: 16 January 1919

FateReturned to Australia 8 May 1919
Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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