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William Harcourt BUTLER

Regimental number106
Place of birthMacarthur, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationStation hand
AddressByron Street, Hamilton, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Height5' 7.75"
Weight142 lbs
Next of kinGeorge Butler, Byron Street, Hamilton, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date30 December 1914
Place of enlistmentCunnamulla, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/16/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 2 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 20 July 1919
Discharge date24 October 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Cairo on board HT 'Morvada', 20 July 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 25 August 1919; discharged, 24 October 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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