Personal Number: 105846 Rank: Captain Name: James BUTLER, MiD Unit: 12 Royal Lancers London Gazette : 15 December 1942 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35821/supplement/5438/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East during the period November, 1941, to April, 1942:— 12th L. Lt. (temp. Capt.) J. Butler (105846). London Gazette : 15 November 1946 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37788/supplement/5611/data.pdf 12th L. Lt. James BUTLER (105846), from Emerg. Commn., 12th L., to be Lt., 1st Aug. 1946, with seniority, i6th Dec. 1939. London Gazette : 18 June 1948 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38325/supplement/3583/data.pdf The following Officers are awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (Military) without gratuity:— ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS. Lt. (now T/Capt.) J. BUTLER (105846). London Gazette : 20 January 1953 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39755/supplement/419/data.pdf ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS. 12 L. Short Serv. Commn. Capt. J. BUTLER (105846) to be Maj., 16th Dec. 1952.
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