B/64737 Rfn Edgar D Butler the son of James Butler and Annie Theodosis Thornicroft of Arkona, Ontario, was born on May 9, 1918.

He was married to Gertrude Donna Herrington.

He was a farm hand when he enlisted in the Canadian Army (Active) on August 18, 1941 at #2 District Depot Toronto. He arrived in England 24 December 1941.

After his initial and trades training, he was transferred to C Company of The Queen’s Own Rifles as a Rifleman. Edgar served in Canada, England and France. 

Rifleman Butler was in 14 Platoon of Charlie Company and was killed by mortar fire just outside the village of Bernières-sur-mer on D-Day 6 June 1944.

He is buried at Beny-Sur-Mer Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in France, Grave Reference: X. D. 16.

His medals include the 1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with clasp and the War Medal 1939-1945.

With some content from Royal Canadian Legion Magazine