Arriving in Hawaii on 11 April, John C. Butler stood out at 0958 to conduct at sea exercises. The excitement of war had no doubt enthralled the young Smedley Butler. After a convoy run to Marseilles in October, Butler returned to New York on 27 October for conversion to a high-speed minesweeper. Nine bombs from VB-3 and VB-6 struck Hiry, with four of the 1,000-pounders being direct hits. Lo survivors before accompanying Raymond to Seeadler Harbor, where wounded sailors received treatment. After a heroic attack by torpedo bombers of squadrons VT-8, VT-6, and VT-3 failed to strike any of the Japanese ships, Yorktowns dive-bombers, arriving nearly simultaneously with those from Enterprise, which attacked Akagi and Kaga, launched a strike on carrier Sry. She was redesignated T-AP-113 in October 1949. The badly damaged Yorktown arrived at Pearl Harbor on 27 May, entering dry dock and receiving hurried repairs in just two days, allowing her to join Adm. Fletchers TF 17 underway on 30 May to intercept a Japanese carrier force headed for Midway Island. John C. Butler returned to Okinawa on 4 July 1945, and spent the remainder of the war in convoy escort, principally between Saipan (2129 August), Ulithi (1 September10 October), Manus (118 November), and Pearl Harbor (1922 November). Lt. Cmdr. Despite his petitions to be moved to the front, he was given a reserve role as he was considered brilliant but unreliable. Lying about his age, he received a direct commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Marines. I could not believe my eyes, but it looked as if the whole Japanese fleet was indeed retiring. At best, I had expected to be swimming by this time." He was wounded in that battle on 13 July 1900. On 25 May, bombs from a kamikaze exploded under Butler's keel, killing fourteen men, blowing out steam lines, and flooding the forward fire room, causing the loss of all steam and electric power. The Boston, Massachusetts, chapter of Veterans for Peace is called the Smedley D. Butler Brigade in his honor. USS Butler was named in honor of Major General Smedley D. Butler (1881-1940), one of the U.S. Marine Corps' most noteworthy officers during the first three decades of the Twentieth Century. John C. Butler stood out for Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on 1 September 1952. By November only the rebel mountain stronghold of Fort Riviere remained. Length: 348 feet 3 inches. Soon after this first attack, John C. Butler turned from the carriers to launch against the enemy, before exchanging gunfire with a heavy cruiser. At Trujillo, Bonillista Rebels and Honduran soldiers were fighting. With the outbreak of the Korean War in June 1950, John C. Butler was recommissioned at San Diego on 27 December 1950, Lt. Cmdr. Soon after this first attack, John C. Butler turned from the carriers to launch her remaining torpedoes, then exchanged gunfire with a heavy cruiser. In 1915, the Haitians decided it was their turn to revolt. He and his wingman, Lt. When he returned to the US in 1929, he was promoted to Major General, becoming, at age 48, the youngest major general of the Marine Corps. On 5 July, the escort ship made a port visit to Lima, Peru, before arriving in the Canal Zone two days later. With 300 Marines under his charge, he set out for the little town of Noveleta to quell a group of Filipino rebels. Butler took part in occupations, police actions, and interventions on behalf of the US. In October, leading a patrol of 44 mounted Marines, they were ambushed by over 400 Cacos fighters. A rain squall provided further cover for a turn to the south, and at 0742, the destroyers Johnston, Hoel, Heerman, and escort ship Samuel B. Roberts made close-in attacks on Japanese cruisers and battleships, forcing the enemy to separate and zigzag, while U.S. carrier aircraft flew continuous sorties. On 3 April, after termination of his enlisted service, he accepted an appointment as an aviation cadet in the Naval Reserve. Six days later, she stood out en route for Long Beach. Butler found the US consul hiding under the consulate floor boards and rescued him. Ens. (U.S. Navy Photograph 80-G-680789, National Archives and Records Administration, Still Pictures Division, College Park, Md. Radioman-gunner ARM3c Berg received a Distinguished Flying Cross, while Ens. The citation to Ens. Returning to her homeport on 10 July, she got underway with TU 98.20.1 on 27 July alongside George A. Johnson (DE-583), Thomas F. Nickel (DE 587), and Grady (DE-445), for Victoria, British Columbia. Standing out for various short underway periods from January-April 1952, John C. Butler entered Dry dock Number One on 18 April. John Clarence Butler was born on 2 February 1921 in Liberty, Arizona. At the sight of the Marines, they stopped. Originally built as USS Admiral E.W. Nearly a week later, on 9 October, tugs escorted her to Dry dock Number Two, Todd Shipyard, San Pedro. For the next several months, from March-July 1951, John C. Butler moored at her homeport of Long Beach Naval Station. Lo shot one of the enemy planes down, a second managed to sneak through and crash into her flight deck. USS General H. W. Butner (AP-113), named for Henry W. Butner, was a troopship that served with the United States Navy in World War II and the Korean War.She was redesignated T-AP-113 in October 1949.. General H. W. Butner was launched by the Federal Shipbuilding & Drydock Company of Kearny, New Jersey, 19 September 1943 under Maritime Commission contract for the Army; acquired by the Navy 5 . Following training exercises at Oran and Algiers, she proceeded to Bizerte whence she departed in July for the Allied invasion of Sicily from 9 July to 12 August. I spent 33 years and four months in active military service and during that period I spent most of my time as a high-class muscle man for Big Business, for Wall Street and the bankers. Ens. She made way on 2326 July to Port Alberni, B.C., mooring at the Government Assembly Wharf from 26 July-1 August. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Federal Identification Number (EIN): 54-1426643. The crew enjoyed a few days of liberty before the escort ship returned to San Diego Bay on 8 May. Butler was launched on 12 February 1942 by Philadelphia Navy Yard, sponsored by Mrs. John Wehle, daughter of General Butler; and commissioned on 15 August 1942. One marine was injured, and all 51 Haitians were killed. Striking the craft with a 500-pound bomb on the port side, his plane received three hits from enemy fire. General H.W. They then. John C. Butlers gunners managed to shoot down four Zekes and one Oscar. In addition to reserve cruises, she took part in the training program of Fleet Sonar School, San Diego. While touring the country speaking against war, one of the nations finest warriors had this to say about it: I spent 33 years and four months in active military service and during that period I spent most of my time as a high-class muscle man for Big Business, for Wall Street and the bankers. Some 50 years later that trophy was presented to the Marine Corps for permanent custody. Throughout the night, the Marines held their position until at daybreak they charged the superior enemy force which fled. Returning to Southern Ca., on 16 July, the escort ship made way to Seattle on 26 July, and moored at the Naval Supply Depot four days later. Butler posthumously received the Navy Cross award for his role in the overwhelming victory at Midway. Ten days later, on 15 March, the escort ship got underway for Pearl Harbor. They fought the Cacos in a short, intense hand-to-hand combat. He did not see action during thatwar, and after a brief stint on the cruiser theUSS New York, he returned home to be discharged. John E. Pace, a survivor of both the attack on Pearl Harbor and sinking of Lexington (CV-2) at the Battle of the Coral Sea, received the Navy Cross for his role in the fight. USS Butler was decommissioned in November 1945 and stricken from the Navy list. This law drew great controversy in both the North and South, caused Confederate president Jefferson Davis to label Butler anoutlaw, and earned him the nickname Beast Butler. He was removed from this position in December of 1862, and given command of the Department of Virginia and North Carolina in November of 1863, which would become known as the Army of the James. She was sold for scrapping on 10 January 1948. Namesake [ edit] John Clarence Butler was born on 2 February 1921 in Liberty, Arizona. Creation Information Creator: Unknown. Naval Historical Center Photograph. He was still in his teens when, on 20 May 1898, he was appointed a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps during the Spanish-American War. Butner.jpg 971 781; 278 KB General John Pope class transports The next day, she proceeded with two destroyers in company with escort carrier Fanshaw Bay (CVE-70), entering Seeadler Harbor at Manus Island on 28 August. Subscribe to the American Battlefield Trust's quarterly email series of curated stories for the curious-minded sort! Lo, John C. Butler escorted the surviving carriers of Taffy 3 via Manus to Pearl Harbor, then returned to Manus on 17 December. The USSButler, a destroyer, later converted to a high speed minesweeper, was named for MajGen Butler in 1942. Unable to land back on board Yorktown due to a successful attack by aircraft from carrier Hiry (scoring three bomb hits), Ens. Butlers dive-bomber squadrons temporary duty to The Big E ended, and VB-3 received a transfer from Saratoga (then underway from the west coast to Hawaii) to Yorktown, replacing Scouting Five. During the ensuing Battle off Samar on 25 October 1944, Taffy 3 began the morning conducting battle stations per regular morning alert at 0532. Butner (T-AP-113) passing under the Golden Gate Bridge c1951.jpg 877 652; 469 KB Work crew on USS General H.W. The slow escort carriers launched all planes to attack the Japanese cruisers and battleships, and John C. Butler and her sisters laid heavy smoke to confuse enemy batteries. From 2025 August, the escort ship got underway for Honolulu, arriving at 0915 on 26 August. Maneuvering almost clear out of the suicide planes path, the kamikaze caught Kitkun Bay in her port side at the waterline, exploding so close aboard as to open a hole some nine by twenty feet. In 1914 Butler was in Mexico on a spy mission. Three bomb hits from Yorktown dive-bombers struck the enemy carrier. Butler received the Navy Unit Commendation for her service in the Okinawa operation and four battle stars for her World War II service. She was eventually sunk as a target in December 1971. The Boxer Rebellion had erupted, and the Marines were sent into the fray. The new destroyer escort conducted shakedown training off Bermuda before departing Hampton Roads on 5 June 1944 for the Pacific. In 1915, the Haitians decided it was their turn to revolt. USS General H.W. After Lt. Samuel Adams, of VB-5 spotted an enemy carrier group on the afternoon of 4 June 1942, 10 dive-bombers from VB-6 (and 14 from VB-3), took off from Enterprise at 1730. This vessel participated in the European and Pacific theaters of operations during the second World War. Note her camouflage is now a two-colored scheme, with the dividing line parallel to the horizon and not the sheer of the hull. Departing Pearl on 9 August 1944, John C. Butler screened transports with the Third Fleet, bound for the invasion of the Palau Islands. Photo #: 19-N-51688. He received flight training at Pensacola from 4 April-29July 1941, and reported to the Naval Air Station, Miami for further instruction (1 August). Making way for Long Beach on 10 September, she arrived at her homeport on 15 September. Both ships proceeded to conduct a box search, but discontinued after ordered to rejoin the formation. At 0715 on 1 July, she made way into the operating area off San Diego for Fleet Sonar School exercises. But Vice Admiral Takeo Kurita's Center Force still transited San Bernardino Strait the night of 2425 October, and just after sunrise bore down on the relatively unprotected Taffy 3, including John C. Butler. The US Government changed its plan from a full invasion of Mexico to maintainingcontrol of Veracruz. Saratoga and the task force quickly made way for Wake Island the following day. Major General Butler received Distinguished Service Medals from both the Army and the Navy in recognition of his service in France during World War I. Pace received the Silver Star medal for his actions on 20 May 1945. While Enterprise and Hornet released their air groups at 0910 to find the Japanese carriers, Adm. Fletcher held Yorktowns back. He became a US Marine Corps Major General, the highest rank achievable at the time, and when he died, he was the most decorated Marine in US history. She was recommissioned between 1950 and 1957 and finally sunk as a target in 1971. Mopping up operations continued until the end of the month. Returning to the United States in January 1901, he served at various posts within the continental limits and on several ships. On 31 December 1944, John C. Butler departed Ulithi with her escort carrier group as a part of the covering force for transports and amphibious ships approaching Lingayen Gulf. After their attack, the SBD-3 pilots withdrew to the northeast. The battleship West Virginia stood by Butler until power was regained, and assisted in driving off two more Japanese planes. On 3 January 1945, the ship weighed anchor for Naval Station San Diego en route to Pearl Harbor. Butler was shot in the thigh when he climbed out of a trench to save a fellow officer who had been wounded. She sailed on 27 May for repairs in the Philippines. ), John C. Butler, starboard side, in camouflage, Boston, Mass., 29 May 1944. John C. Butler returned to Fleet Sonar School, San Diego, on 5 May 1954. His father served as a US Congressman for over 30 years, and his grandfather served two terms in Congress. Despite an intensive search, Ens. On 26 July, John C. Butler stood out for Seattle, conducting exercises in the area until 6 August. ), John C. Butler, coming alongside the escort carrier Sargent Bay (CVE-83), 1 March 1945. Butner made one more voyage before the end of the Pacific war, redeploying troops from the European Theater. USS Langley (as AV-3) earned two battle stars on its Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Streamer: One for the Philippine Islands Operation, 8 December 1941 - 6 May 1942; and one for Netherlands East Indies Engagements, 23 January - 27 February 1942. From 12 to 30 August she escorted Royal Navy escort carriers taking part in Operation Dragoon. DD-636 General Specifications. On 16 January 1951, John C. Butler got underway for sea trials at 0816. Butler found the US consul hiding under the consulate floor boards and rescued him. The entry can be found here. Reporting for active duty at the Naval Reserve Aviation Base at Long Beach, Butler transferred to Naval Air Station (NAS), Pensacola, Fl., on 27 March. Butler; and commissioned on 31 March 1944, Lt. Cmdr. He took part in the Battle of Tientsin in July and then the Gaselee Expedition. At some point during the melee, the enemy CAP shot down Ens. Keeping up a rapid tempo of underway periods, John C. Butler steamed for Vancouver, on 1 June 1953. From 14 June to October 1900, he served with distinction in China, and was promoted to captain by brevet for distinguished conduct and public service in the presence of the enemy near Tientsin, China. He was one of only 20 marines to receive the Marine Corps Brevet Medal when it was created in 1921. Eberle (AP-123), in 1950 this ship became USNS General Simon B. Buckner (T-AP-123). On 1 October 1931, he was retired upon his own application after completion of 33 years' service in the Marine Corps. Following shakedown, she was assigned to 11th Naval District for the job of training naval reservists on short sea cruises. When he returned to the US in 1929, he was promoted to Major General, becoming, at age 48, the youngest major general of the Marine Corps. 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