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Thomas John BUTLER

Regimental number370
Place of birthBingara, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressBox Hill, Bingara, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.5
Height5' 10"
Weight118 lbs
Next of kinFather, T Butler, Box Hill, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date28 January 1916
Place of enlistmentBingara, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name33rd Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/50/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 4 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll33rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 November 1917
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance
Discharge date16 March 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Themistocles', 5 November 1917; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, right knee), Sydney, 16 March 1918.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death11 August 1965
SourcesNAA: B2455, BUTLER Thomas John

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