| David Matheson Butler | |
| Birth Date: | 3 September 1928 |
| Birth Place: | Guildford, Western Australia |
| Death Place: | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Allegiance: | Australia |
| Branch: | Australian Army |
| Serviceyears: | 1946–1984 |
| Rank: | Major General |
| Commands: | Training Command (1982–84) 1st Task Force (c.1977–79) Officer Cadet School, Portsea (1972–74) 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1968–70) |
| Battles: | |
| Awards: | Officer of the Order of Australia Distinguished Service Order Silver Star (United States) |
Major General David Matheson Butler, (3 September 1928 – 24 November 2020)[1] was senior officer of the Australian Army. He saw service during the Korean War with the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, and later as the commanding officer of 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment during the Vietnam War.[2]