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We remember John Fitzhardinge Paul Butler
We remember John Fitzhardinge Paul Butler
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Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Muriel E Butler
Source:7613725
1879
1882
sibling
Kathleen L Butler
Source:7613725
1882
1888
1891
dates
Age 2
Source:7613725
1891
1891
location
Salter Street, Berkeley, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7613725
1891
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:7613728
1901
1901
location
Horris Hill School
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:7613728
1901
1907
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:7613716
13th February 1907 - 21st August 1909
1909
service
British Army
Lieutenant
King's Royal Rifle Corps
4th Battalion
Source:9508857
21st August 1909 - 4th March 1915
1911
location
Chakrata United Provinces
India
military residence address
Source:9508854
3rd April 1911
1911
location
Coronation Delhi Durbar
India
military residence address
Source:9508854
12th December 1911
1914
theatres
Togoland :5e
Source:683040
4th August 1914
1914
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7613699
17th November 1914
1915
service
British Army
Captain
King's Royal Rifle Corps
4th battalion, king's royal rifle corps, attached gold coast Battalion
Source:7049358
4th March 1915 - 5th September 1916
1915
marriage
Alice Amelia Brookman
Source:7613710
1915
1916
dates
Age 27
Source:7049358
5th September 1916
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7049358
education
Royal Military Academy
Sandhurst, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7613716
education
Wellington College
United Kingdom
Source:7613716
1916
death
Died of wounds
Captain Butler died that evening of the wounds which he had sustained during the afternoon.
Matombo
Tanzania, United Republic of
Source:7049358
Source:7613709
Source:8694116
5th September 1916
burial
Morogoro
Tanzania, United Republic of
Source:8694116
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chakrata United Provinces | India | military residence address | known 3rd April 1911 | |
| Coronation Delhi Durbar | India | military residence address | known 12th December 1911 | |
| Horris Hill School | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1901 | |
| Salter Street, Berkeley, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 4th battalion, king's royal rifle corps, attached gold coast Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 4th Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| VC, DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lt. Col. Francis John Paul Butler | father | ||
| Hon. Elspeth Fitzhardinge Gifford | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel E Butler | sister | 1879 | |
| Kathleen L Butler | sister | 1882 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Amelia Brookman | wife | 1915 |
Media
Media
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Roll of Honour, Cirencester CathedralMemorial on outer wall of Cirencester Cathedral includes Lt. J.F. Butler, VCContributed by:
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CAPT. J. F. P. BUTLER, V.C., D.S.O.From http://www.gutenberg.org/files/52522/52522-h/52522-h.htmContributed by:
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King George V Delhi DurbarKing George V Pavilion at the 1911 Delhi DurrbarContributed by:
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4th King's Royal Rifle Corps at Elephant Gate4th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps visited Elephant Gate, Delhi in 1911.Contributed by:
Keith133517
Communities
Communities
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Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members on the Great War Honours Board at Lord'sMore about Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members on the Great War Honours Board at Lord's
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4th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps in 1911More about 4th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps in 1911
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The King's Royal Rifle Corps Officer CommunityMore about The King's Royal Rifle Corps Officer Community
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith133517 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cross citation, the Edinburgh Gazette | Charlotte33 | |
| The Peerage | Beverly42842 | |
| Hart's Annual Army List 1911 | Keith133517 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John F P Butler | Myko59 | |
| Roll of Honour, Cirencester Cathedral | Adrienne2953 | |
| Cirencester Cathedral | Adrienne2953 | |
| CAPT. J. F. P. BUTLER, V.C., D.S.O. | Guy74824 | |
| King George V Delhi Durbar | Keith133517 | |
| 4th King's Royal Rifle Corps at Elephant Gate | Keith133517 |
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We remember John Fitzhardinge Paul Butler
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