| Regimental number | 162 |
| Place of birth | Armidale New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Ironmonger |
| Address | Lorne, West Maitland, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Butler, Lorne, West Mailand, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 23 February 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on 25 June 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Company, Australian Army Service Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 April 1919 |