| Regimental number | 10/297 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Howe, Yorkshire, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | c/o C T Keeble, Fitzherbert West, Palmerston North |
| Marital status | Single |
| Height | 5' 4.25" |
| Weight | 137 lbs |
| Next of kin | J Butcher, Catton, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Palmerston North |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 22 |
| Place of burial | Chatby Military and War Memorial Cemetery (Row J, Grave No 39), Alexandria, Egypt |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Jacob and Emily Butcher, Catton, Thirsk, England |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 10/2089 Lance Corporal Albert BUTCHER, B Company, 1st Bn, Wellington Infantry Regiment, killed in action, 16 September 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Died of wounds (gun shot wound, head), 21st General Hospital, Alexandria, 15 August 1915. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21890598 |