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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