| Regimental number | 2459 |
| Place of birth | Greenough, Western Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Geraldton, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Patrick Butler, Greenough, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | 23 February 1916 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 22 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A52 Surada on 16 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 24 July 1919 |
| Other details | Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |