| Regimental number | 6253 |
| Place of birth | Sheffield, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Barrington, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M Butler, Barrington, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A59 Botanist on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Awarded) Great gallantry and devotion to duty as Lewis Gunner. (Polygon Wood 20-21 September 1917). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on POLYGON WOOD, east of HOOGE, on 20/21st September 1917, Pte. BUTLER displayed great gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst his company was in the assembly position, they were heavily shelled and when the remainder of his L.M.G. section became casulaties, he carried, not only the gun, but a full complement of ammunition over heavy country and established it in the front line, although badly shaken himself.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 312 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
