| Regimental number | 21322 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Draper's assistant |
| Address | 42 Robert Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 33 |
| Next of kin | Father, E J Butler, 42 Robert Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | 30 December 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | 9th Field Artillery Brigade, Brigade Ammunition Column |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36A/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 11 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 8 August 1918 |