| Service number | 253245 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Flight Lieutenant |
| Unit | General Reconnaissance School, Bairnsdale |
| Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Second World War, 1939-1947 |
| Date of Death | 07 April 1945 |
| Place of Death | Off New South Wales Coast, Australia |
| Cause of Death | Accidental (Flying Accident) |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Sydney Memorial, Rookwood, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Source | AWM148 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, Air Force |
Roll of Honour Francis John Butcher
Location on the Roll of Honour
Francis John Butcher's name is located at panel 115 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
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