| Regimental number | 378 |
| Place of birth | Newtown, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Groom |
| Address | The Plain, Horton River, Bingara, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 44.4 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs C Butler, Barraba, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Bingara, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ayrshire', 23 May 1917; discharged (medically unfit: contusion of back [accidental injury: kicked by horse]; overage), 15 August 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BUTLER Joseph William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
