Butler, Moses (M.) Photo
Rank Private
Service # 189908
Unit # 18th
Resident Blenheim
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Butler, Moses A

 

Private Moses Butler saw service in the Boer War in the 5th. Royal Waricks.

Private Moses Butler was transferred from the 91st. to the 186th. Battalion, going overseas with this unit March 26th, 1917. He crossed to France attached to the 18th. Battalion on July 8th, 1917, saw service at Lens and Passchendaele, wounded and gassed November 10th, 1917. Returned to England December 1917. Sailed for Canada on the S.S. Regina December 22nd, 1918.

Discharged at London January 25th, 1919, Medically unfit.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE, Blenheim News Tribune (29-03-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (21-12-1918), Blenheim Freedom Library
Height 5' 2 1/2"
Eye Colour Gray
Age 40
Complexion Dark
Hair Dark Brown
Race White
Birthplace Darliston, England
Religion Anglican
Last Place of Employment Farmer near Blenhiem
Marital Status Married
Marriage Info September 3rd, 1899, Birmingham, England.
Where Enlisted St. Thomas, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund $5.00 per month
Next of Kin Wife- Mrs. Emily Butler, Blenheim, Ontario. Daughter- Florine Butler. Son- George Butler.

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