| Regimental number | 2032 |
| Place of birth | Gunnedah, New South Wales |
| School | Gunnedah Public School, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Bingara, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31.5 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 162 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Charlotte May Butler, 2 Ross Street, Forest Lodge, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Armidale, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 33rd Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death | 40 |
| Place of burial | Toronto Avenue Cemetery (Row A, Grave No. 5), Warneton, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 121 |
| Family/military connections | Nephews: 3 killed in France |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BUTLER Walter |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
