| Regimental number | 529 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | 79 Kent Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | J Butcher, 138 Meads Lane, London Ec, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Brigade Ammunition Column |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Estrees on 28-29 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty at ESTREES on 28th/29th August, 1918. As linesmen attached to forward observation Officer, Gunners BUTCHER and [29059 W.J.] COOLEY maintained communications both between Field Observation Officer and Battalion Headquarters and between Battalion and Artillery Brigade Headquarters. By their disregard of danger and untiring efforts they enabled the C.O.O. to keep Artillery Brigade Headquarters informed of the situation and permitted opportunities to be taken advantage of. Their line was the only one available for the transmission of information regarding the situation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Crematorium |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
