David Butler (general)

David Matheson Butler
Born	3 September 1928 (1928-09-03) (age 83) Guildford, Western Australia
Allegiance	Australia
Service/branch	Australian Army
Rank	Major General
Commands held	6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment
Battles/wars	Korean War Battle of Yongju Battle of Kujin Battle of Chongju 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 – ) was a senior officer in the Australian Army. He saw service during the Korean War as part of the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, and later as the commanding officer of 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment during the Vietnam War.^[1]

Notes

1. ^ "6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment - Vietnam". 2009. http://www.awm.gov.au/units/unit_11344vietnam.asp. Retrieved 2009-08-26. 

External links

• Interview with Major General David Butler AO, DSO, by Major Ian Cruickshank, 9 September 1993, awm.gov.au
• Photo of Captain David Butler, April 1951, awm.gov.au
• etc. awm.gov.au

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Name	Butler, David Matheson
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Date of birth	3 September 1928
Place of birth	Guildford, Western Australia
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