| Regimental number | 15738 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Taroona, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Taroona, nr Hobart, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.7 |
| Height | 5' 9.75" |
| Weight | 159 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Charles Butters, Taroona, nr Hobart, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Nil ('evaded service') |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Australian Army Service Corps, October 1917 Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Indarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 37th Company, Australian Army Service Corps, Australian Mounted Division Train |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: embarked Melbourne, 26 November 1917; disembarked Suez, 27 December 1917. Marched in to AASC Training Depot, Moascar, 16 January 1918. Marched out to Australian Mounted Division Train, 28 March 1918; taken on strength, 37th Company, AASC, in the field, 29 March 1918, and appointed Driver. Admitted to 66th Casualty Clearing Station, 18 June 1918 (malaria); transferred to 76th Casualty Clearing Station, 21 June 1918; to Ambulance Train No 48, 24 June 1918, and admitted to 47th Stationary Hospital, Gaza, 24 June 1918 (malaria: malignant); transferred to 44th Stationary Hospital, Kantara, 28 June 1918; to 31st General Hospital, Abbassia, 29 June 1918; to Convalescent Depot, Boulac, 14 July 1918; discharged to duty, 29 July 1918; marched in to AASC Training Depot, Moascar, 25 July 1918. Found guilty, 27 July 1918, of whilst a convalescent (1) overstaying pass, 7-9.45 pm (2 hours 45 minutes); (2) being drunk: awarded forfeiture of 2 days' pay. Marched out to Australian Mounted Division Train, 10 August 1918; taken on strength, 36th Company, AASC, in the field, 13 August 1918. Found guilty, Ludd, 30 August 1918, of being improperly dressed whilst on duty: awarded 1 day's Field Punishment No 2, and forfeited 6/-. Found guilty, Ludd, 4 September 1918, of having a light burning after 'Lights Out', 3 September: awarded 2 days' Field Punishment No 2, and forfeited 12/-. Admitted to 14th Australian General Hospital, Abbassia, 8 March 1919 (bronchitis); transferred to Suez for embarkation, 7 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karoa', 8 April 1919; disembarked Hobart, 9 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Hobart, 16 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name does not appear on Embarkation Roll. |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Cornelian Bay Crematorium |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BUTTERS Francis Nelson |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
