Obituary for BUTLER, John (Johnny)

More » BB005P1.jpg - 23881224 John Nigel "Johnny" Butler *21 May 1946 – †April 1995 RAOC Junior Leader September 1961 – December 1963 The photo shows Tony O'Shaughnessy and John (with the 'tash) 18/2/10 - Tony O'Shaughnessy wrote: There can only be the one John Butler, a larger than life character who I first met in Northern Ireland in 1975. He was one of the few RAOC Photographers scattered about the Province working unrecognised and unappreciated. I spent many happy times both on duty and socially with John, and never was there a dull moment. John got on well with most people we came into contact with, but none more so than the boys from Hereford, who respected him so much that they invited him to try for selection. Unfortunately John injured himself during selection and was medically RTU'd. This was a bitter blow to a very fine man and John was never the same again. He left the Army in 1977 and although I kept in touch with him until 1994, For some reason we lost contact. It wasn't until I contacted Dave Spear did I know that this unique and extremely brave and loyal friend had died.I will always remember John with gratitude for the hazardous and fun times we had together. Rest in peace John, you deserve it. Any details, memories or photographs that you may have would be most welcome. RAOC.gif - 23881224 John Nigel "Johnny" Butler *21 May 1946 – †April 1995 at his home in Oldham RAOC Junior Leader September 1961 – December 1963 Dave Spear spoke to his mother in July 2007, who said that this ex-Junior Leader passed away during 1995 10/5/09 - Patrick Luck (Lucky) wrote: I served with John at CVD Marchington , El Adem Libya and 17 RVD Germany. He was a special kind of bloke and it was a privilege to not only have served with him but to have counted him a mate. We were particularly good mates in Libya as we were the only two in our department, MT maintenance. Whenever things were rough in my personal life John was always there for me and always willing to support me. I tried for ages to get in touch but to no avail. I eventually heard through mutual mates that John had passed away. I was both shocked and saddened. I have raised my glass to him and I send my deepest sympathy to his family.God bless to you all. Regards Lucky Any details, memories or photographs that you may have would be most welcome.

 

61630083.jpg - 23881224 John Nigel "Johnny" Butler *21 May 1946 – †April 1995 The photo shows John with Martin Lawler & Graham Wetherill outside Baker House 1962 Taken from our 1961-1963 Photo Gallery (61630083). Any details, memories or photographs that you may have would be most welcome.

23881224 John Nigel "Johnny" Butler
*21 May 1946 – †April 1995

The photo shows John with Martin Lawler & Graham Wetherill outside Baker House 1962
Taken from our 1961-1963 Photo Gallery (61630083).

Any details, memories or photographs that you may have would be most welcome.

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