| Regimental number | 893 |
| Place of birth | Ballyhale, Kilkenny, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Address | Sandwell Street, Peterhead, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Height | 5' 10.5" |
| Weight | 196 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Mabel T Butler, Sandwell Street, Peterhead, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 11 years in the Royal Australian Garrison Artillery. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | 36th Heavy Artillery Group, 12th Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/49/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Heavy Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked Australia, 8 May 1917; disembarked Suez, Egypt, 20 June 1917. Admitted to Field Ambulance, Nevascar, 6 July 1917 (post hernia operation); transferred to 26th Stationary Hospital, Ismailia, 14 July 1917; to 14th Australian General Hospital, Cairo, 18 July 1917; to Divisional Rest Camp, Moascar, 5 August 1917; marched out from Moascar, 20 August 1917; embarked Alexandria, 21 August 1917; marched in to Hurdcott Command Depot, England, 6 September 1917; marched in to Devonport, 22 September 1917; proceeded overseas to France, 28 November 1917; marched in to Australian General Base Depot, Rouelles, France, 29 November 1917; marched out to unit, 11 December 1917; taken on strength of 36th Heavy Artillery Group, 14 December 1917; taken on strength of 1st Australian Service Bn, 8 May 1918. Wounded in action, 16 August 1918; admitted to 93rd Field Ambulance and transferred to 1st Australian Casualty Clearing Station, 17 August 1918 (gun shot wound to chest); discharged and rejoined unit, 9 September 1918. On leave to England, 5 December to 19 December 1918; rejoined unit from leave, France, 23 December 1918; proceeded to England, 30 April 1919; disembarked Southampton, England, 6 May 1919; marched in to Sutton Veny Command Depot, 7 May 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Norman', 4 July 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 15 August 1919; discharged, 14 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BUTLER William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
