John Fitzhardinge Paul Butler

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.

For other people named John Butler, see John Butler (disambiguation).

John Fitzhardinge Paul Butler
Born(1888-12-20)20 December 1888
Berkeley, Gloucestershire
Died5 September 1916(1916-09-05) (aged 27)
Matombo, German East Africa
Buried
Morogoro 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)
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