Walter Blake BUTLER-CREAGH

Walter Blake BUTLER-CREAGH, Lieutenant Colonel, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Born 25th January 1858 and died 10th February 1943 aged 85. He belonged to the Union Club, Malta and died at Blue Sisters Hospital, Sliema, Malta. He was the son of Nicholas and Anna and husband of Elizabeth Clara Creagh. He was given the name of Walter Blake Butler at birth.1 On 1 August 1889 his name was legally changed to Walter Blake Butler-Creagh by Royal Licence.1 He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the service of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.1 He lived at Walterstown, County Clare, Ireland. At rest in Ta Braxia Cemetery, Malta.