Butler, Brian Dear
In June, 1944, killed in action in Normandy, beloved youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Butler, New Malden, dear husband of Hannah (Briggs), Kettlesbridge, Billingshurst. The Times 4 July 1844
Biographical
| Surname(s) | Butler |
|---|---|
| First name(s) | Brian Dear |
| Date of birth | 08 February 1911 |
| Place of birth | New Malden, Surrey |
| Family details | Son of Joseph and Ellen Sarah Butler of Copse View, Dukes Avenue, New Malden; husband of Hannah W. Butler, of Wimbledon, Surrey |
| Previous education | King’ s College School, King’ s College School. |
| College | King's College London and/or King's College London Hospital |
| Dates at college | 1928-32; 33-34 |
| Dept / course | Faculty of Arts |
| Qualifications | B.A. 1932; Teaching Diploma |
| Military unit | East Surrey (Infantry); and No.3 Commando. |
| Service number | 85295 |
| War / conflict | World War Two (1939-1945) |
| Campaigns | Western Europe 1944-5 |
| Decorations / medals | M.C. 27 Jan. 1944 |
| Date of death | 11/06/1944 |
| Age at death | 33 |
| Rank at death | Major |
| Place of death | Normandy - Times 4.7.44 |
| Cause of death | Killed in action |
| Burial place | Ranville War Cemetery. |
| Commemoration(s) | King’ s College Chapel; Combined Operations Memorial; Special Forces Roll of Honour |
| Sources | King’ s College London Archives, Commonwealth War Graves Commission; King’ s College School |