| Regimental number | 16 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Union secretary |
| Address | Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 43 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Susan Harriett Butler, 265 Newcastle Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Not awarded. Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Conspicuous bravery at Messines, on Ploegsteert on 2 April 1917.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | No details of fate entered on Nominal Roll |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Western Australia Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon with great success in an attack, and handled it with splendid skill under difficult conditions. He assisted in capturing an enemy machine gun with its crew. He sent back valuable and timely information, and contributed to the success of the operation by his courage and leadership.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
