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Butlin, William James
1883 -

Enlistment

  • Enlisted:
  • at Portland on 02 Nov 1900. Aged 18y
  • Description:
  • height 5ft 7½in; complexion Fresh; eyes Blue; hair Fair; marks Tattoos: clasped hands and heart right forearm.
  • Occupation:
  • Groom

Service history

02 Nov 1900Appointed to 13th Hussars of the Line (5644)
24 Dec 1908Transferred to Army Reserve on expiration of his period of Army Service, during which he served abroad 4yr 250d. The description shown relates to this transfer date. Character 'exemplary'
01 Nov 1912Discharged at the termination of final period of engagement



 

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