David Butler (general)
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David Matheson Butler | |
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Born | Guildford, Western Australia | 3 September 1928
Died | 24 November 2020 Sydney, New South Wales | (aged 92)
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1946–1984 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | Training Command (1982–84) 1st Task Force (c.1977–79) Officer Cadet School, Portsea (1972–74) 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1968–70) |
Battles/wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Officer of the Order of Australia Distinguished Service Order Silver Star (United States) |
Major General David Matheson Butler, AO, DSO (3 September 1928 – 24 November 2020)[1] was senior officer of the Australian Army. He saw service during the Korean War with the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, and later as the commanding officer of 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment during the Vietnam War.[2]
Notes
- ^ Chitham, Ted (29 November 2020). "Vale: Major General David Butler AO DSO". Royal Australian Regiment Association. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ "6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment – Vietnam". 2009. Retrieved 26 August 2009.
External links
- Interview with Major General David Butler AO, DSO, by Major Ian Cruickshank, 9 September 1993, awm.gov.au
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