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We remember George Arthur Henry Butler
We remember George Arthur Henry Butler
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1898
sibling
Alfred William Boynes-Butler
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4th March 1898
1911
enlistment
United Kingdom
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17th January 1911
1912
service
Royal Navy
J10677
HMS Dreadnought
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30th May 1912 - 4th November 1914
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
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24th July 1914 - 29th September 1918
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J10677
HMS SUPERB
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18th February 1915 - 27th November 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
J10677
HMS Superb
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28th November 1917 - 25th April 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer
J10677
HMS Vindictive
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30th September 1918 - 4th March 1919
1919
theatres
Russia :3
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30th September 1919 - 22nd December 1919
1922
marriage
Stella Priscilla Scovell
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7th August 1922
education
Greenwich Royal Hospital School
United Kingdom
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service
Royal Navy
J10677
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1967
death
Not War Related
Ryde
United Kingdom
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9th March 1967
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Arthur Henry |
| Initials | GAH |
| Last Name | Butler |
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Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J10677 | ||||
| Royal Navy | J10677 | HMS Dreadnought | |||
| Royal Navy | J10677 | HMS Vindictive | Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | J10677 | HMS SUPERB | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J10677 | HMS Superb | Leading Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Jane Nash | mother | ||
| George Arthur Nicholas Boynes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred William Boynes-Butler | brother | 4th March 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stella Priscilla Scovell | wife | 7th August 1922 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 5'4" |
Media
Media
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George Arthur Henry ButlerIn uniform, probably post war when he was posted in the Med
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George Arthur Henry Butler, front row rightInscribed with winners of Swanage Cup and 1st BS Cup 1915-15. A keen footballer and oarsman, George played in many ship teams. Here, according to his records, he was either playing for HMS Superb or HMS DreadnoughtContributed by:
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George Arthur Henry Butler with his father and sonIn uniform as CPO on HMS Revenge 1926Contributed by:
Ian65265
Communities
Communities
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HMS Superb at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Superb at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George Arthur Henry Butler | Ian65265 | |
| George Arthur Henry Butler, front row right | Ian65265 | |
| George Arthur Henry Butler in the 1960s | Ian65265 | |
| George Arthur Henry Butler with his father and son | Ian65265 |
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