Lance Corporal Karl Vincent Butler, West Nova Scotia Regiment. Born on 6 May 1912 in Clarenville, Newfoundland and killed in action on 2 August 1943.
Karl was killed during the attack on Monte Criscina, near Catenanuova. In "West Novas" by Thomas H. Raddall Karl is shortly mentioned: "The Regiment's casualties in this fierce little skirmish were 20 killed and 35 wounded. Amongst the killed was Cpl. K. V. Butler, a fine athlete who had distinguished himself on the regimental sports team in England."
Karl was buried in a field grave near casa La Rosamarina not very far from Monte Crisina. They reburied him later at Agira.
Karl lived in Sydney, Nova Scotia with his parents. He had one brother and two sisters. Karl was the only soldier born on Newfoundland who was killed during Operation Husky.
He joined the Cape Breton Highlanders in June 1937 as part of the Active Militia. On 4 September 1939 he was transferred to the West Novas and sent overseas.
Karl was killed during the attack on Monte Criscina, near Catenanuova. In "West Novas" by Thomas H. Raddall Karl is shortly mentioned: "The Regiment's casualties in this fierce little skirmish were 20 killed and 35 wounded. Amongst the killed was Cpl. K. V. Butler, a fine athlete who had distinguished himself on the regimental sports team in England."
Karl was buried in a field grave near casa La Rosamarina not very far from Monte Crisina. They reburied him later at Agira.
Karl lived in Sydney, Nova Scotia with his parents. He had one brother and two sisters. Karl was the only soldier born on Newfoundland who was killed during Operation Husky.
He joined the Cape Breton Highlanders in June 1937 as part of the Active Militia. On 4 September 1939 he was transferred to the West Novas and sent overseas.
Lance Corporal Karl Vincent Butler, West Nova Scotia Regiment. Born on 6 May 1912 in Clarenville, Newfoundland and killed in action on 2 August 1943.
Karl was killed during the attack on Monte Criscina, near Catenanuova. In "West Novas" by Thomas H. Raddall Karl is shortly mentioned: "The Regiment's casualties in this fierce little skirmish were 20 killed and 35 wounded. Amongst the killed was Cpl. K. V. Butler, a fine athlete who had distinguished himself on the regimental sports team in England."
Karl was buried in a field grave near casa La Rosamarina not very far from Monte Crisina. They reburied him later at Agira.
Karl lived in Sydney, Nova Scotia with his parents. He had one brother and two sisters. Karl was the only soldier born on Newfoundland who was killed during Operation Husky.
He joined the Cape Breton Highlanders in June 1937 as part of the Active Militia. On 4 September 1939 he was transferred to the West Novas and sent overseas.
Karl was killed during the attack on Monte Criscina, near Catenanuova. In "West Novas" by Thomas H. Raddall Karl is shortly mentioned: "The Regiment's casualties in this fierce little skirmish were 20 killed and 35 wounded. Amongst the killed was Cpl. K. V. Butler, a fine athlete who had distinguished himself on the regimental sports team in England."
Karl was buried in a field grave near casa La Rosamarina not very far from Monte Crisina. They reburied him later at Agira.
Karl lived in Sydney, Nova Scotia with his parents. He had one brother and two sisters. Karl was the only soldier born on Newfoundland who was killed during Operation Husky.
He joined the Cape Breton Highlanders in June 1937 as part of the Active Militia. On 4 September 1939 he was transferred to the West Novas and sent overseas.
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Lance Corporal, West Nova Scotia Regiment, R.C.I.C. Age: 31.
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