David Butler (general)
David Matheson Butler | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 September 1928 Guildford, Western Australia |
| Died | 24 November 2020 (aged 92) Sydney, New South Wales |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/ | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1946–1984 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | 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
Categories:
- 1928 births
- 2020 deaths
- People from Perth, Western Australia
- Australian generals
- Australian military personnel of the Korean War
- Australian military personnel of the Vietnam War
- Australian Companions of the Distinguished Service Order
- Officers of the Order of Australia
- Foreign recipients of the Silver Star
- Military personnel from Western Australia