John Fitzhardinge Paul Butler | |
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Born | Berkeley, Gloucestershire | 20 December 1888
Died | 5 September 1916 Matombo, German East Africa | (aged 27)
Buried | Morogoro Cemetery, Tanzania |
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Years of service | 1907–1916 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | King's Royal Rifle Corps |
Battles/wars | First World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross Distinguished Service Order |
Relations | Edric Gifford, 3rd Baron Gifford VC (uncle) |
John Fitzhardinge Paul Butler VC, DSO (20 December 1888 – 5 September 1916) was a British Army officer during the First World War and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.