David Matheson Butler | |
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Born |
Guildford, Western Australia |
3 September 1928
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/branch | 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 | 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) is a retired 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.