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We remember James Butler
We remember James Butler
Timeline
Timeline
1872
1881
location
Wood Street, Brompton, Gillingham, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9149328
3rd April 1881
1890
enlistment
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9149358
8th May 1890
1890
service
British Army
Private
Hampshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9149358
1890 - 1894
1903
marriage
Annie O'Regan
Source:9149358
14th April 1903
1905
children
Caroline Mary Butler
Source:9149358
11th February 1905
1905
service
British Army
Colour Sergeant
2961
Hampshire Regiment
1st Volunteer Battalion
Source:9149358
24th October 1905 - 31st March 1908
1907
children
James Henry Butler
Source:9149358
15th October 1907
1911
dates
Age 39
Source:9149391
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Mill Lane, Yateley, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9149391
2nd April 1911
1912
service
British Army
Colour Sergeant
4/1827
Hampshire Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:9149358
18th May 1912 - 31st March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Colour Sergeant
200177
Hampshire Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:9149358
1st April 1917 - 28th March 1919
1917
service
British Army
Regimental Sergeant Major
200177
Hampshire Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:9149358
1st April 1917 - 28th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9149358
28th March 1919
1919
location
22 Tower Street, Alton, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9149358
28th March 1919
1950
dates
Age 77
Source:9149358
28th March 1950
service
British Army
Colour Sergeant
Hampshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9149358
1950
death
Alton, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9149358
28th March 1950
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Butler |
| Source | 682134 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Tower Street, Alton, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 28th March 1919 | |
| Mill Lane, Yateley, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Wood Street, Brompton, Gillingham, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Hampshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | 2961 | Hampshire Regiment | 1st Volunteer Battalion | Colour Sergeant | |
| British Army | Hampshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Colour Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 200177 | Hampshire Regiment | 4th Battalion | Colour Sergeant | |
| British Army | 4/1827 | Hampshire Regiment | 4th Battalion | Colour Sergeant | |
| British Army | 200177 | Hampshire Regiment | 4th Battalion | Regimental Sergeant Major |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Mary Butler | daughter | 11th February 1905 | |
| James Henry Butler | son | 15th October 1907 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Butler | father | ||
| Caroline B | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie O'Regan | wife | 14th April 1903 |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 |
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