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Charles Richard BUTLER

Regimental number2930
Place of birthNaracoorte, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressNaracoorte, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24.9
Height5' 6.5"
Weight125 lbs
Next of kinFather, George Butler, Naracoorte, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of teeth)
Enlistment date15 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, 22nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A65 Clan Mcewan on 9 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 15 May 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 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
SourcesNAA: B2455, BUTLER Charles Richard

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