David Butler (general)
| David Matheson Butler | |
|---|---|
| Born |
3 September 1928 (age 86) Guildford, Western Australia |
| Allegiance |
 Australia |
| Service/branch | Australian Army |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards |
Officer of the Order of Australia Distinguished Service Order Silver Star (United States) |
Major General David Matheson Butler AO, DSO (born 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
- ↑ "6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment - Vietnam". 2009. 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