| Regimental number | 4996 |
| Place of birth | Eudunda, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miller |
| Address | Saddleworth, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32.8 |
| Height | 5' 3" |
| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs C F Jackson, Quorn, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Saddleworth, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 4996A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor', 12 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, right thigh), Adelaide, 7 March 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BUTLER John Edwin |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
