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David Butler (general)

David Matheson Butler
Born (1928-09-03) 3 September 1928 (age 88)
Guildford, Western Australia
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

Korean War

Vietnam War
Awards Officer of the Order of Australia
Distinguished Service Order
Silver Star (United States)

Korean War

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.


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