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We remember John Harlow Butters
We remember John Harlow Butters
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1897
sibling
Philip P Butters
Source:9132066
1897
1899
sibling
Geoffrey Butters
Source:9132066
1899
1901
location
96 Liversage Street, Derby, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9132066
31st March 1901
1906
education
General education
Royal Masonic School
Bushey, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9135524
May 1906 - December 1911
1911
location
Royal Masonic School, The Avenue, Bushey, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9132063
2nd April 1911
1912
education
Technical education (Part time course in conjunction with apprenticeship). Engineering science, Maths, Strength of materials, Theory of structures, Heat engines, Mechanical Drawing.
Derby Technical College
Derby
United Kingdom
Source:9135524
January 1912 - December 1914
1912
employment
Apprentice
Midland Railway Loco Works
Derby
United Kingdom
Source:9135524
September 1912 - December 1914
1914
enlistment
Source:9132075
12th December 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
A.B.
LZ/1131
Public Schools Battalion
Source:9132075
12th December 1914 - 8th March 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
A.B.
LZ/1131
Hawke Battalion
Source:9132075
9th March 1915 - 2nd November 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9132075
9th March 1915 - 2nd November 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Para-typhoid
Hospital/Institution
Source:9132075
3rd November 1915 - 14th September 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
A.B.
LZ/1131
Hawke Battalion (Bomber)
Source:9132075
15th September 1916 - 13th November 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9132075
15th September 1916 - 13th November 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound to the left buttock.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9132075
14th November 1916 - 5th July 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
A.B.
LZ/1131
Hawke Battalion
Source:9132075
6th July 1917 - 23rd September 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9132075
6th July 1917 - 23rd September 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
A.B.
Z/1131
Royal Naval Division
No. 2 Officer Cadet Battalion
Source:9132075
24th September 1917 - 26th March 1918
1918
commission
Source:9134565
March 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Sub-Lieutenant RNVR
63rd (RN) Division
Source:6196322
27th March 1918 - 3rd May 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Sub-Lieutenant RNVR
2nd Reserve Battalion
Source:6196322
4th May 1918 - 24th July 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Sub-Lieutenant RNVR
Royal Naval Division - Anson Battalion
Source:6196322
25th July 1918 - 26th August 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6196322
25th July 1918 - 27th August 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Severe gun shot wound to the left hand
Hospital/Institution
Source:6196322
25th August 1918 - 11th December 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Sub-Lieutenant RNVR
Source:6196322
27th August 1918 - 3rd July 1919
1919
education
Mechanical Engineering for Diploma in Engineering and examination for Associate Membership of the Institute of Mechanical Emgineers (passed Oct 1920).
University College, Nottingham
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Source:9135524
January 1919 - December 1920
1919
discharge
Source:6196322
3rd July 1919
1920
location
5 Wilson Street, Derby
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9134565
6th July 1920
1921
employment
Engineer
Ley's Malleable Castings Co Ltd
Derby
United Kingdom
Source:9135524
January 1921 - October 1925
1925
appointments
O.M.E. 4th Cl
Source:9132678
18th November 1925 - 17th November 1931
1925
service
British Army
Lieutenant (on Probation)
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Source:9132670
18th November 1925 - 27th September 1927
1927
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Source:9132678
28th September 1927 - 17th November 1931
1930
marriage
Hilda M Butters nee Holden
Source:9133552
12th February 1930
1931
appointments
O.M.E. 3rd Cl
Source:9133136
18th November 1931 - 31st March 1935
1931
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Source:9133136
18th November 1931 - 31st March 1935
1935
appointments
O.M.E. 2nd Cl.
Source:9136451
1st April 1935 - 15th February 1942
1935
service
British Army
Major
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Source:9136451
1st April 1935 - 15th February 1942
1939
appointments
Deputy Assistant Director of Ordnance Services
Source:9133198
22nd May 1939
1939
location
59 Bodley Road, New Malden, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9133525
29th September 1939
1942
appointments
O.M.E. 1st Cl
Source:9136451
16th February 1942 - 30th September 1942
1942
service
British Army
Lt Colonel
35089
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Source:9136451
16th February 1942 - 30th September 1942
1942
appointments
E.M.E. 1st Cl
Source:9136407
1st October 1942
1942
service
British Army
Lt-Colonel
35089
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Source:9136633
1st October 1942 - 11th January 1951
1949
events
Commission
Army council Instruction
United Kingdom
Source:9136590
4th January 1949
1951
service
British Army
Lt-Colonel (supernumary)
35089
Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Source:9137159
12th January 1951 - 27th September 1951
1951
discharge
Source:9137159
28th September 1951
1951
service
British Army
Lt- Colonel (Hon. Brigadier)
35089
Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Reserve of Officers
Source:9137181
28th September 1951 - 11th January 1953
1970
death
Surrey Mid Eastern
United Kingdom
Source:9132096
1970
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Harlow |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Butters |
| Source | 6196322 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Wilson Street, Derby | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th July 1920 | |
| 59 Bodley Road, New Malden, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 96 Liversage Street, Derby, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Royal Masonic School, The Avenue, Bushey, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 63rd (RN) Division | Sub-Lieutenant RNVR | |||
| Royal Navy | 2nd Reserve Battalion | Sub-Lieutenant RNVR | |||
| Royal Navy | LZ/1131 | Public Schools Battalion | A.B. | ||
| Royal Navy | LZ/1131 | Hawke Battalion | A.B. | ||
| Royal Navy | LZ/1131 | Hawke Battalion (Bomber) | A.B. | ||
| Royal Navy | LZ/1131 | Hawke Battalion | A.B. | ||
| Royal Navy | Z/1131 | Royal Naval Division | No. 2 Officer Cadet Battalion | A.B. | |
| Royal Navy | Sub-Lieutenant RNVR | ||||
| British Army | Royal Army Ordnance Corps | Lieutenant (on Probation) | |||
| British Army | Royal Army Ordnance Corps | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Army Ordnance Corps | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Army Ordnance Corps | Major | |||
| British Army | 35089 | Royal Army Ordnance Corps | Lt Colonel | ||
| British Army | 35089 | Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers | Lt-Colonel | ||
| British Army | 35089 | Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers | Lt-Colonel (supernumary) | ||
| British Army | 35089 | Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Reserve of Officers | Lt- Colonel (Hon. Brigadier) | ||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Division - Anson Battalion | Sub-Lieutenant RNVR |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Butters | mother | ||
| John P Butters | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip P Butters | brother | 1897 | |
| Geoffrey Butters | brother | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda M Butters nee Holden | wife | 12th February 1930 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Gordon760 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The London Gazette 17 Nov 1925 | Gordon760 | |
| London Gazette 27 Sep 1927 | Gordon760 | |
| London Gazette 12 Jan 1932 | Gordon760 | |
| The London Gazette 26 Jul 1935 | Gordon760 | |
| London Gazette 16 Jun 1939 | Gordon760 | |
| The 1939 Register | Gordon760 | |
| British India Office Ecclesiastical Returns - Marriages Transcription | Gordon760 | |
| UK, Mechanical Engineer Records, 1847-1930 | Gordon760 | |
| UK, Mechanical Engineer Records, 1847-1930 | Gordon760 | |
| London Gazette 1 May 1942 | Gordon760 | |
| London Gazette 11 Dec 1942 | Gordon760 | |
| London Gazette 21 Feb 1943 | Gordon760 | |
| London Gazette 4 Jan 1949 | Gordon760 | |
| London Gazette 9 Feb 1951 | Gordon760 | |
| London Gazette 28 Sep 1951 | Gordon760 | |
| London Gazette 13 Jan 1953 | Gordon760 |
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