Difference between revisions of "Harry Douglas Butcher"
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Although his enlistment is shown as 8 Feb 1917, his parents do not give permission for him to enlist until 1 month later. | Although his enlistment is shown as 8 Feb 1917, his parents do not give permission for him to enlist until 1 month later. | ||
| − | Soon after commencing training (14 Jun | + | Soon after commencing training (14 Jun 1916) he was admitted to the West Subiaco Hospital, before being transferred to the [[8th Australian General Hospital]] in Fremantle on 3 Aug 1917 remaining in their care until 12 Sep 1917. There he was allocated to the 27th reinforcement draft for the 11th Battalion. |
| − | Before embarking he was identified as a potential officer, and received training at Portsea and Broadmeadows in Victoria, before returning to enlisted ranks training. | + | Before embarking he was identified as a potential officer, and received training at Portsea and Broadmeadows in Victoria between 14 Jan and 28 Feb 1918, before returning to enlisted ranks training. |
| − | He finally embarked for overseas service on 28 Feb 1918. | + | He finally embarked for overseas service from Melbourne on 28 Feb 1918. At some point he transferred to the 10th reinforcement draft for the 57th Battalion. |
| − | + | On arriving in England he was sent to the 14th Training Battalion at Codford to prepare for service on the Western Front. Harry proceeded to France on 10 Jul 1918 and after a fortnight with the Australian Infantry Base Depot, he joined the 57th Battalion on a fine warm day - 24 Jul 1918, in time for the 3rd Battle of the Somme. | |
| − | The 57th Battalion was active east of Villers-Bretonneux; in the front line near Proyart; Brie; and along the Somme River, as the Australian units worked towards Péronne and then beyond to the Beaurevoir Line. The battalion was withdrawn for a last time from the front lines in the evening of 1 Oct 1918. | + | The 57th Battalion was active east of Villers-Bretonneux; in the front line near Proyart; Brie; and along the Somme River, as the Australian units worked towards Péronne and then beyond to the Beaurevoir Line. The battalion was withdrawn for a last time from the front lines in the evening of 1 Oct 1918. From 17 Feb to 3 Mar 1919 Harry was on leave in England, and on 30 May 1919 he left France for the last time, returning to Australia via Sutton Veny in England. |
| − | Discharged 5 Military District on 9 Sep 1919. | + | Discharged by the 5 Military District on 9 Sep 1919. |
ANSWERED THE CALL Feb 5th - Fit H.D. Butcher (Armadale)<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article81061114 |title=ANSWERED THE CALL. |newspaper=[[The Daily News]] |volume=XXXVI, |issue=13,106 |location=Western Australia |date=13 February 1917 |accessdate=30 May 2017 |page=5 (THIRD EDITION) |via=National Library of Australia}} </ref> | ANSWERED THE CALL Feb 5th - Fit H.D. Butcher (Armadale)<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article81061114 |title=ANSWERED THE CALL. |newspaper=[[The Daily News]] |volume=XXXVI, |issue=13,106 |location=Western Australia |date=13 February 1917 |accessdate=30 May 2017 |page=5 (THIRD EDITION) |via=National Library of Australia}} </ref> | ||
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | On 19 Apr 1927 | + | On 19 Apr 1927 Harry married Emily Jane Batt. Sadly Emily died in 1929 and Harry doesn't appear to remarry. |
In the 1925 and 1931 electoral rolls Harry is farming at Marradong south of Boddington. In 1936 and 1937 he was a timberman at 'Riverina' near Menzies with Noel Albert who was a miner and his wife Alice. In the 1954 to 1972 electoral records he is listed as a timber worker, living in Claremont and in 1977 at Safety Bay where he died. | In the 1925 and 1931 electoral rolls Harry is farming at Marradong south of Boddington. In 1936 and 1937 he was a timberman at 'Riverina' near Menzies with Noel Albert who was a miner and his wife Alice. In the 1954 to 1972 electoral records he is listed as a timber worker, living in Claremont and in 1977 at Safety Bay where he died. | ||
Revision as of 00:23, 2 January 2019
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | c1899 |
| Place of Birth | Mardella, Western Australia |
| Death | 16 Jan 1982 |
| Place of Death | Safety Bay, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years old |
| Description |
5' 8" (1.72m) tall ; 144 lbs 65.317 kg ; fresh complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Hugh John Butcher |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 3615 |
| Date of Enlistment | 8 Feb 1917 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 57th Battalion, 10th reinforcements / 15th brigade, 5th Division |
| Date of Embarkation | 28 Feb 1918 ‒ 20 Apr 1918 |
| Ship Embarked On | HMAT A71 Nestor Melbourne to Liverpool |
| Date of Return | 12 Jul 1919 ‒ 16 Aug 1919 |
| Ship Returned On | SS City of Exeter |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Monument |
Armadale War Memorial (Armadale panel) Armadale and Districts Roll of Honour |
| Medals |
British War Medal Victory Medal |
Pre War
War Service
Although his enlistment is shown as 8 Feb 1917, his parents do not give permission for him to enlist until 1 month later.
Soon after commencing training (14 Jun 1916) he was admitted to the West Subiaco Hospital, before being transferred to the 8th Australian General Hospital in Fremantle on 3 Aug 1917 remaining in their care until 12 Sep 1917. There he was allocated to the 27th reinforcement draft for the 11th Battalion.
Before embarking he was identified as a potential officer, and received training at Portsea and Broadmeadows in Victoria between 14 Jan and 28 Feb 1918, before returning to enlisted ranks training.
He finally embarked for overseas service from Melbourne on 28 Feb 1918. At some point he transferred to the 10th reinforcement draft for the 57th Battalion.
On arriving in England he was sent to the 14th Training Battalion at Codford to prepare for service on the Western Front. Harry proceeded to France on 10 Jul 1918 and after a fortnight with the Australian Infantry Base Depot, he joined the 57th Battalion on a fine warm day - 24 Jul 1918, in time for the 3rd Battle of the Somme.
The 57th Battalion was active east of Villers-Bretonneux; in the front line near Proyart; Brie; and along the Somme River, as the Australian units worked towards Péronne and then beyond to the Beaurevoir Line. The battalion was withdrawn for a last time from the front lines in the evening of 1 Oct 1918. From 17 Feb to 3 Mar 1919 Harry was on leave in England, and on 30 May 1919 he left France for the last time, returning to Australia via Sutton Veny in England.
Discharged by the 5 Military District on 9 Sep 1919.
ANSWERED THE CALL Feb 5th - Fit H.D. Butcher (Armadale)[1]
COMING HOME - OUR RETURNING HEROES - City of Exeter List...3615 Pte Butcher, H. D., 57th Battalion.[2]
Post War
On 19 Apr 1927 Harry married Emily Jane Batt. Sadly Emily died in 1929 and Harry doesn't appear to remarry.
In the 1925 and 1931 electoral rolls Harry is farming at Marradong south of Boddington. In 1936 and 1937 he was a timberman at 'Riverina' near Menzies with Noel Albert who was a miner and his wife Alice. In the 1954 to 1972 electoral records he is listed as a timber worker, living in Claremont and in 1977 at Safety Bay where he died.
References
- ↑ "ANSWERED THE CALL.". The Daily News. XXXVI, (13,106). Western Australia. 13 February 1917. p. 5 (THIRD EDITION). Retrieved 30 May 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "CITY OF EXETER LIST.". The Daily News. XXXVIII, (13,866). Western Australia. 12 August 1919. p. 5 (THIRD EDITION). Retrieved 30 May 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
External Links
- AIF Project
- RSL Memorial[[Category:Church of England]