| Regimental number | 2030 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Kilcoy, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | Kilcoy, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 23.10 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 155 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Alice Vere Butler, Saltern Creek, Barcaldine, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 41st Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/58/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF41 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF41 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: Bar to Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a platoon in piquet line, when by his fine leadership and the manner in which he controlled his platoon fire, he greatly assisted in the severe defeat which the enemy suffered. He also rendered valuable assistance to the platoons on his flanks, and his marked courage and cheerfulness throughout the whole operations greatly inspired all ranks with him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer led a night patrol into the enemy's lines with great dash, rushing a hostile post, killing nine, and taking two prisoners. He had previously visitied two posts without finding the enemy, but he persevered in order to bring back identifications. He brought back his patrol without any casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 2 June 1917 (gun shot wound, right shoulder). Wounded in action (second occasion), 2 July 1917 (bayonet wound, thigh). Wounded in action (third occasion), 4 October 1917 (gun shot wound, right shoulder: severe). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Bremen', 4 June 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), Brisbane, 12 September 1919. Medals: Military Cross & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q228684. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 79 |
| Place of burial | Mount Thompson Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BUTLER Colin Hope |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
