| Regimental number | 5563 |
| Place of birth | Richmond North, Victoria |
| School | St Ignatius (Catholic) School, Richmond, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Wool sorter |
| Address | 21 Anderson Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Butler, 21 Anderson Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Somme sector, France |
| Age at death | 37 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 37 |
| Place of burial | Adanac Military Cemetery, (Plot V, Row A, grave No. 7), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 98 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Mary BUTLER, 87 Highett Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Family/military connections | Nephews: William CARLER; Roy WARD |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
