David Butler (general)
Senior officer in the Australian Army (1928–2020)
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Major General David Matheson Butler, AO, DSO (3 September 1928 – 24 November 2020)[1] was 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.[2]
David Matheson Butler | |
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| Born | 3 September 1928 |
| Died | 24 November 2020 (aged 92) |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Service years | 1946–1984 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | Training Command (1982–84) 1st Task Force (c. 1977–79) Officer Cadet School, Portsea (1972–74) 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1968–70) |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Officer of the Order of Australia Distinguished Service Order Silver Star (United States) |