John Fitzhardinge Paul Butler | |
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 Butler VC on a cigarette card | |
| Born | 20 December 1888 Berkeley, Gloucestershire |
| Died | 5 September 1916 (aged 27) Matombo, German East Africa |
| Buried | Morogoro Cemetery, Tanzania |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| 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.