Regimental number | 2930 |
Place of birth | Naracoorte, South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Naracoorte, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24.9 |
Height | 5' 6.5" |
Weight | 125 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, George Butler, Naracoorte, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of teeth) |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 22nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/5 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A65 Clan Mcewan on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Family/military connections | Brother: 1656 Sergeant Frank Oliver BUTLER, 27th Bn, died of wounds, 27 July 1918. |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Orari', 15 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 4 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BUTLER Charles Richard |