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We remember John Butler
We remember John Butler
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Annie Butler
Source:9306635
1877
1884
sibling
Emma Butler
Source:9306635
1884
1891
sibling
George Butler
Source:9306635
1891
1892
1892
location
The Arles, Ombersley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9312969
5th July 1892
1895
sibling
Jane Butler
Source:9306635
1895
1898
sibling
Albert Butler
Source:9306635
1898
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:9306635
1901
1901
location
51, Oldfield Lane, Ombersley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9306635
1901
1911
location
51, Oldfield Lane, Ombersley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9308994
2nd April 1911
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:9308994
1911
1911
employment
Gardener
Ombersley
United Kingdom
Source:9308994
1911
1914
enlistment
Source:9317288
7th August 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:682486
1st April 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9312997
1st April 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9317288
April 1915 - May 1918
1920
dates
Age 28
Source:9312981
30th September 1920
service
British Army
Serjeant
202685
Worcestershire Regiment
Source:682486
service
British Army
Sergeant
2262
Worcestershire Regiment
Source:682486
1920
death
War Related Sickness
Died of Phthisis (pulmonary tuberculosis) having had it for 2 and a half years. His sister Mrs E. Coleman was present at his death.
Ombersley, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Source:7192318
Source:9312981
30th September 1920
burial
Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Source:7192318
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Butler |
| Source | 682486 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51, Oldfield Lane, Ombersley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 51, Oldfield Lane, Ombersley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| The Arles, Ombersley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th July 1892 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 202685 | Worcestershire Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 2262 | Worcestershire Regiment | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Butler | father | ||
| Clara Jane Butler | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Butler | brother | 1891 | |
| Albert Butler | brother | 1898 | |
| Annie Butler | sister | 1877 | |
| Emma Butler | sister | 1884 | |
| Jane Butler | sister | 1895 |
Media
Media
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John Butler's gravestoneThis is in St Andrew's churchyard, Ombersley, Worcestershire. It is a war grave and is unusual as John died on 30th September 1920, nearly two years after the war ended.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Funeral | Martin13878 | |
| Berrow's Worcester Journal | Martin13878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Butler's gravestone | Martin13878 |
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