| Regimental number | 22304 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Father, E Butler, Riversdale, Southland |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 16th Reinforcement, J Company (Unattached) |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Navua on |
| Final rank | Lance Corporal |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 1st October 1918, during a strong enemy counter attack on Crevecoeur L/Corporal Butler together with another linesman maintained, under heavy enemy Shell and Machine Gun fire, a line between Battalion Headquarters and the forward troops. He showed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty with an utter disregard for personal danger.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 19 |