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{{short description|Recipient of the Victoria Cross}}
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'''John Fitzhardinge Paul Butler''' ] ] (1888 &mdash; 1916) was a ] during the ], and ] recipient of the ], the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to ] and ] forces. '''John Fitzhardinge Paul Butler''' {{postnominals|country=GBR|size=100%|sep=,|VC|DSO}} (20 December 1888 – 5 September 1916) was a ] officer during the ] and an English recipient of the ], the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and ] forces.


==Biography== ==Background==
Butler was born in on 20 December 1888 to Lt. Col. Francis John Paul Butler and the Hon. Elspeth Butler. He was married, to Alice Amelia of Portfield, Chichester. Butler was born in ], on 20 December 1888 to Lieutenant Colonel Francis John Paul Butler and the Hon. Elspeth Butler (née Gifford), daughter of ]. Butler was thus the nephew of fellow Victoria Cross recipient ].


He was married, to Alice Amelia of Portfield, Chichester.<ref name=VCO/>
⚫ He was 25 years old, and a ] in The ], attached to Pioneer Coy., Gold Coast Regiment, ], and was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on 17 November 1914 in the ], ].


===Citation=== ==Military career==
In February 1907, Butler was commissioned into the ].<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304040421/http://www.krrcassociation.com/vc/butler.htm |date=4 March 2016 }}</ref> In October 1913 he was seconded for service under the ], and attached to the ].<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=28765|page=7248|date=17 October 1913}}</ref>
⚫ {{Quote|''For most conspicuous bravery in the Cameroons, West Africa. On 17th&nbsp;November, 1914, with a party of 13 men, he went into the thick bush and at once attacked the enemy, in strength about 100, including several Europeans, defeated them, and captured their machine gun and many loads of ammunition. On 27th&nbsp;December, 1914, when on patrol duty, with a few men, he swam the Ekam River, which was held by the enemy, alone and in the face of a brisk fire, completed his reconnaissance on the further bank, and returned in safety. Two of his men were wounded while he was actually in the water|], 23 August 1915<ref>, Commonwealth War Graves Commission</ref>


⚫ Butler was a 25 year old ] in The ], attached to Pioneer Company, ], ], when he was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on 17 November 1914 in the ], Nigeria.
He was killed in action Motomba, on 5 September 1916.


===Citation===
==Further information==
⚫ {{Blockquote|For most conspicuous bravery in the Cameroons, West Africa. On 17th&nbsp;November, 1914, with a party of 13 men, he went into the thick bush and at once attacked the enemy, in strength about 100, including several Europeans, defeated them, and captured their machine gun and many loads of ammunition. On 27th&nbsp;December, 1914, when on patrol duty, with a few men, he swam the Ekam River, which was held by the enemy, alone and in the face of a brisk fire, completed his reconnaissance on the further bank, and returned in safety. Two of his men were wounded while he was actually in the water|], 23 August 1915<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=29272|supp=y |page=8373|date=20 August 1915 }}</ref>}}


The following year he was promoted ]<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=29160|supp=y|page=4628|date=11 May 1915}}</ref> and awarded the ].<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=29639|supp=y|page=6316|date=23 June 1916}}</ref> Posted to ] with his Regiment,<ref name=VCO/> he was ] at Motomba on 5 September 1916 and is buried at ] Cemetery in Tanzania.<ref>, Commonwealth War Graves Commission</ref>
Nephew of ], VC. He later achieved the rank of ]. His medal is displayed at the ].

==Medal==
His medal is displayed at the ] in ].<ref name=VCO>{{cite web |url=https://victoriacrossonline.co.uk/john-fitzhardinge-paul-butler-vc-dso |title=John Fitzhardinge Paul Butler VC DSO|website= victoriacrossonline.co.uk |date=26 January 2022 |access-date=3 November 2024}}</ref>


==References== ==References==
{{reflist}} {{Reflist}}
*] (David Harvey, 1999)
*] (This England, 1997)
*] (Gerald Gliddon, 1994)


==Bibliography==
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*{{cite book|last=Gliddon|first=Gerald|year=1997|title=]|location=Gloucestershire, England|publisher=This England|isbn=0-906324-27-0}}
*{{cite book|last=Gliddon|first=Gerald|year=2005|title=The Sideshows|series=]|location=Gloucestershire, England|publisher=Sutton Publishing|isbn=978-0-7509-2084-1}}
*{{cite book|last=Harvey|first=David|year=2000|title=]|publisher=Naval & Military Press|isbn=1843423561}}


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Recipient of the Victoria Cross For other people named John Butler, see John Butler (disambiguation).

John Fitzhardinge Paul Butler
Butler VC on a cigarette card
Born(1888-12-20)20 December 1888
Berkeley, Gloucestershire
Died5 September 1916(1916-09-05) (aged 27)
Matombo, German East Africa
BuriedMorogoro Cemetery, Tanzania
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
Years of service1907–1916
RankCaptain
UnitKing's Royal Rifle Corps
Battles / warsFirst World War
AwardsVictoria Cross
Distinguished Service Order
RelationsEdric Gifford, 3rd Baron Gifford VC (uncle)

John Fitzhardinge Paul Butler VC, DSO (20 December 1888 – 5 September 1916) was a British Army officer during the First World War and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Background

Butler was born in Berkeley, Gloucestershire, on 20 December 1888 to Lieutenant Colonel Francis John Paul Butler and the Hon. Elspeth Butler (née Gifford), daughter of Robert Gifford, 2nd Baron Gifford. Butler was thus the nephew of fellow Victoria Cross recipient Edric Gifford, 3rd Baron Gifford.

He was married, to Alice Amelia of Portfield, Chichester.

Military career

In February 1907, Butler was commissioned into the King's Royal Rifle Corps. In October 1913 he was seconded for service under the Colonial Office, and attached to the Gold Coast Regiment.

Butler was a 25 year old lieutenant in The King's Royal Rifle Corps, attached to Pioneer Company, Gold Coast Regiment, West African Frontier Force, when he was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on 17 November 1914 in the Cameroons, Nigeria.

Citation

For most conspicuous bravery in the Cameroons, West Africa. On 17th November, 1914, with a party of 13 men, he went into the thick bush and at once attacked the enemy, in strength about 100, including several Europeans, defeated them, and captured their machine gun and many loads of ammunition. On 27th December, 1914, when on patrol duty, with a few men, he swam the Ekam River, which was held by the enemy, alone and in the face of a brisk fire, completed his reconnaissance on the further bank, and returned in safety. Two of his men were wounded while he was actually in the water

— The London Gazette, 23 August 1915

The following year he was promoted captain and awarded the Distinguished Service Order. Posted to German East Africa with his Regiment, he was killed in action at Motomba on 5 September 1916 and is buried at Morogoro Cemetery in Tanzania.

Medal

His medal is displayed at the Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum in Winchester.

References

  1. ^ "John Fitzhardinge Paul Butler VC DSO". victoriacrossonline.co.uk. 26 January 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  2. KRRC Association Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
  3. "No. 28765". The London Gazette. 17 October 1913. p. 7248.
  4. "No. 29272". The London Gazette (Supplement). 20 August 1915. p. 8373.
  5. "No. 29160". The London Gazette (Supplement). 11 May 1915. p. 4628.
  6. "No. 29639". The London Gazette (Supplement). 23 June 1916. p. 6316.
  7. Butler, John Fitzhardinge Paul, Commonwealth War Graves Commission

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