17713 Beauchamp Henry BUTLER, DSO, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Attd 1 Royal Irish Fusiliers

Major (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) Beauchamp Henry Butler was awarded the Distinguished Service Order.
Lieutenant-Colonel Butler’s task was to secure the right half of the river Simeto bridgehead, and much depended on this operation’s success.
This officer led his battalion with great gallantry. Throughout a hard day’s fighting he was tireless in his efforts to ensure success, personally directing the fire of his anti-tank guns and mortars at centres of resistance; launching attacks and never giving a desperate and determined enemy any loophole. Lieutenant-Colonel Butler was under continuous and accurate short-range machine-gun and rifle fire and mortar fire for many hours, but his complete disregard of danger and his inspiring example to his battalion ensured the success of the operation.

This officer has also rendered distinguished service in the attack on Centuripe and in the crossing of the River Salso.

Lieutenant-Colonel Butler was born in Rathvilly, Co. Carlow.


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Lt.-Col. Beauchamp Henry Butler was born on 7 January 1902. He was the son of Charles Richard Butler and Ethel Elizabeth Jane Newton. He married Vera May Stewart, daughter of Major William Stewart, on 8 June 1938. He died on 27 October 1943 at age 41, killed in action.

Lt.-Col. Beauchamp Henry Butler fought in the Second World War. He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the service of the 1st Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. He was decorated with the award of Companion, Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.).


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Name Butler, Beauchamp Henry
Rank: Major,Temporary Lieutenant Colonel
Service No: P.17713
Regiment: The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers attached 1 Battalion The Royal Irish Fusiliers
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Sicily
Award: Distinguished Service Order
Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 18 November 1943
Date 1943-1944
Catalogue reference WO 373/3
16 November 1943


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Lieutenant Colonel BEAUCHAMP HENRY BUTLER D S O, 17713, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Cdg. 1st Bn., Royal Irish Fusiliers who died age 41 on 27 October 1943
Son of Charles R. and Ethel E. J. Butler; husband of Vera May Butler, of Clogher, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland.
Remembered with honour SANGRO RIVER WAR CEMETERY
Grave/Memorial Reference: VIII. D. 29.


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Major (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) Beauchamp Henry Butler was awarded the Distinguished Service Order.
Lieutenant-Colonel Butler’s task was to secure the right half of the river Simeto bridgehead, and much depended on this operation’s success.
This officer led his battalion with great gallantry. Throughout a hard day’s fighting he was tireless in his efforts to ensure success, personally directing the fire of his anti-tank guns and mortars at centres of resistance; launching attacks and never giving a desperate and determined enemy any loophole. Lieutenant-Colonel Butler was under continuous and accurate short-range machine-gun and rifle fire and mortar fire for many hours, but his complete disregard of danger and his inspiring example to his battalion ensured the success of the operation.

This officer has also rendered distinguished service in the attack on Centuripe and in the crossing of the River Salso.

Lieutenant-Colonel Butler was born in Rathvilly, Co. Carlow.


thePeerage.com - Person Page 19452
Lt.-Col. Beauchamp Henry Butler was born on 7 January 1902. He was the son of Charles Richard Butler and Ethel Elizabeth Jane Newton. He married Vera May Stewart, daughter of Major William Stewart, on 8 June 1938. He died on 27 October 1943 at age 41, killed in action.

Lt.-Col. Beauchamp Henry Butler fought in the Second World War. He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the service of the 1st Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. He was decorated with the award of Companion, Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.).


The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details
Name Butler, Beauchamp Henry
Rank: Major,Temporary Lieutenant Colonel
Service No: P.17713
Regiment: The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers attached 1 Battalion The Royal Irish Fusiliers
Theatre of Combat or Operation: Sicily
Award: Distinguished Service Order
Date of Announcement in London Gazette: 18 November 1943
Date 1943-1944
Catalogue reference WO 373/3
16 November 1943


Gazette Website: PDF Navigator
22 August 1944
Gazette Website: PDF Navigator
21 September 1943
Gazette Website: PDF Navigator

CWGC :: Casualty Details
Lieutenant Colonel BEAUCHAMP HENRY BUTLER D S O, 17713, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Cdg. 1st Bn., Royal Irish Fusiliers who died age 41 on 27 October 1943
Son of Charles R. and Ethel E. J. Butler; husband of Vera May Butler, of Clogher, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland.
Remembered with honour SANGRO RIVER WAR CEMETERY
Grave/Memorial Reference: VIII. D. 29.


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http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/research-material/19413-volunteers-eire-who-have-won-distinctions.html#post195852
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