FW Butler-Thwing Coldsteam Guards

[Guest philreid]

Ive recently aquired the Coldstream Guard sword of a FW Butler-Thwing and am trying to find out more about the man , a Francis W Butler -Thwing was a Capt in the Guards , was one of the Harvard volunteers in the Great War first enlisting in the Irish lancers .His Father was Charles Butler-Thwing who was well published and Francis himself managed to turn out a book of poems himself during the war but thats about all i can find out about the man and his wartime efforts! Any imformation on Capt FW (if ive got the right man)and his military history (poetry aside) would be greatly appreciated ,Phil in Australia

[Coldstreamer]

From 5th lancers 18.5.16 as 2 Lt

Resigned 24.9.21 as Captain

will see what else I have

[Coldstreamer]

to france 30.1.16

medals sent to the 3rd Btn at Wellington barracks

F W is Francis Wendell

his pic (source long forgotten!!)

[Esskay]

According to thepeerage.com - http://thepeerage.com/p1504.htm

He married Gertrude Minna Kerr, daughter of Maj.-Gen. Ralph Drury Kerr and Lady Anne Fitzalan-Howard, on 9 March 1918. He died on 14 April 1964.

From The Times, Monday, Mar 11, 1918; pg. 11; Issue 41734; col E

I don't see an obit for him I'm afraid

Cheers

Sue

[Guest philreid]

Thanks so much Iowe you a beer or three next time your in Perth Australia