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Neville Butler (1917-1944) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s.He played for North Sydney in the NSWRL competition.
Background
Butler was born in Tenterfield, New South Wales on 6 August 1917.
Playing career
Butler represented New South Wales in 1938 before signing with North Sydney in 1940.Butler played occasional games for Norths between 1940 and 1943 while he was training with the RAAF.
In 1943, North Sydney made the NSWRL grand final against Newtown.Norths would lose the match 34-7 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.North Sydney's loss in the grand final was attributed to the fact that Butler along with Harry Taylor and a couple of other players did not play in the game due to their service during war time.
Post playing
Butler became a Flying Officer with the RAAF after finishing his player.
Death
Butler flew with the RAAF 460 Squadron in World War 2.Butler was killed on 29 November 1944 when his plane was shot down over Germany.