Butler, William Francis b. October 31, 1838 d. June 7, 1910 Soldier, Explorer, Author. Born in Suirville, County Tipperary, Ireland, he was chiefly educated by the Jesuits. Although Butler was both an Irishman and a Catholic, he joined the British Army as an ensign in 1858 and retired as a lieutenant-general in 1905. He participated in the Red River Expedition (Canada) from 1870 to 1871, after which he wrote two books about his experiences. It was upon Butler's initial recommendation that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police were eventually formed. From...[Read More] (Bio by: mwb) Killardrich, Bansha, County Tipperary, Ireland
b. October 31, 1838 d. June 7, 1910