He and his wingman, Lt. The 6th Massachusetts' march toward Washington resulted in the April 19, 1861 Baltimore Riot. He remained on duty in Nicaragua until November 1912, when he rejoined the Marines at Camp Elliott, Panama. The best he could do was to operate his racket in three districts. After undergoing shakedown trials, Butler engaged in escort work in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. Ens. About a dozen Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighters suddenly swarmed in amongst the slower Dauntless dive-bombers. Butler; and commissioned on 31 March 1944, Lt. Cmdr. Ten days later, on 15 March, the escort ship got underway for Pearl Harbor. In 1903 Butler was sent to Honduras to defend the US Consulate during a revolt. Following the war, he was Commander General of the Marine Barracks at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Butner (AP. Creation Date: Unknown. The battleship West Virginia stood by Butler until power was regained, and assisted in driving off two more Japanese planes. Suddenly, six kamikazes roared in amongst the group, with John C. Butler shooting down three, while two turned back, leaving one pilot to climb 6,000 feet into the air before diving straight down into Adm. Ofsties flagship Kitkun Bay. 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. Shortly after the ships of the Center Force retreated, kamikaze aircraft suddenly appeared over the U.S. task unit. Arriving in Seeadler Harbor on 17 December, the destroyer received fuel from tanker Leopard (IX-122) at 1440. Despite an intensive search, Ens. Eight to 10 enemy kamikazes, including Mitsubishi A6M Zeros (Zekes) and Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusas (Oscars), approached the escort ship intent on destroying it. On 1 October, she stood out for Wilmington, Ca. She sailed from Marseilles 7 July, via the Panama Canal, for Ulithi and Eniwetok, finally arriving Okinawa 1 September. The larger boat remained undamaged. His separation from the Corps proved short as he was able to secure a first lieutenant's commission in April. She screened heavy units of the bombardment group and served at the inshore fire support station during this assault. After his career in the Marines Butlers outspoken criticism of war earned him equal notoriety. While Enterprise and Hornet released their air groups at 0910 to find the Japanese carriers, Adm. Fletcher held Yorktowns back. Making way for Long Beach, she moored at Net Pier on 2 February. Pace received the Silver Star medal for his actions on 20 May 1945. She again fought off a severe air attack on 21 February. The excitement of war had no doubt enthralled the young Smedley Butler. General H. W. Butner (AP-113) was launched by the Federal Shipbuilding & Drydock Co., Kearny, N.J., 19 September 1943 under Maritime Commission contract for the Army; sponsored by Mrs. John J.. Butner (T-AP-113) passing under the Golden Gate Bridge c1951.jpg 877 652; 469 KB Work crew on USS General H.W. John C. Butler got underway on 4 October 1953, for Ensenada, Mexico. (j.g.) Her commanding officer, Lt. Cmdr. On 25 November, John C. Butler got underway for Acapulco, making a port visit there from 16 December. Marvin D. Jones in command. Steaming back to her homeport, she conducted exercises in the area before taking on fuel and supplies and making way for Hawaii at 1323 on 27 March. Contents 1 Arthur commissioned in New York City 2 Assigned to the Gulf Blockading Squadron 2.1 Arthur captures blockade runner J. J. McNeil General H.W. At Trujillo, Bonillista Rebels and Honduran soldiers were fighting. Arriving at 1645 to Naval Supply Station, Seattle, John C. Butler remained in the area for four days, conducting operations in Puget Sound. He was temporarily detached to command an expeditionary battalion organized for service in Nicaragua, 11 August 1912, in which capacity he participated in the bombardment, assault and capture of Coyotepe, 12-31 October. Completing her ammunition on load at 1730, she received 13,020 gallons of Navy Special fuel oil before mooring at San Diego. DD-636 General Specifications. Once again, Butler (now a Major) was sent in with a contingent of Marines to intervene. Scouting Six aircraft attacked first, missing the enemy ship with several bombs. Class: Gleaves-class destroyer. Steaming back for her homeport, she returned at 0909 on 7 December, the fifteenth anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. From 1909 to 1912, Butler served as the muscle for US policy throughout Nicaragua and Panama. The text on the front reads, "U.S.S. In February 1926, he assumed command of the Marine Corps Base at San Diego, California. For exceptionally meritorious service, he was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal, the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, and the French Order of the Black Star. Subscribe to the American Battlefield Trust's quarterly email series of curated stories for the curious-minded sort! Returning to Manus on 30 September, she replenished in preparation for the Leyte operation in October. Claggett H. Hawkins, the pilot, was not recovered. The best he could do was to operate his racket in three districts. After the crew returned from holiday leave, John C. Butler seldom left her homeport except to conduct short underway training periods from January-July 1957. Benjamin Butler graduated from Colby College in Maine in 1838, and was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1840, where he established a large criminal practice. 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. After days of intense fighting and heavy sniper fire in the streets, Butlers men were once again victorious. She returned to San Pedro, Los Angeles on 23 November and decommissioned on 26 June 1946, joining the Pacific Reserve Fleet at San Diego, California. USS Genreal H W Butner (AP 113) (ex-MC 671) - Navy Transport Classification: Transport Status: Disposed of by MARAD sale Fleet: Launch Date: 9/19/1943 Commission Date: 1/11/1944 Reporting for active duty at the Naval Reserve Aviation Base at Long Beach, Butler transferred to Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida on 27 March. With the outbreak of the Korean War in June 1950, John C. Butler was recommissioned at San Diego on 27 December 1950, Lt. Cmdr. Bill Nesbit." Physical Description 1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 8 cm. Later that same day, at 1346, she stood out for Acapulco, Mexico. At 0930, Lt. Cmdr. After escorting the surviving escort carriers of Taffy 3 to Pearl Harbor, John C. Butler steamed back to Manus Island to prepare for the forthcoming liberation of Luzon. He was the son of Thomas S. Butler, a Representative in Congress from the Delaware-Chester County district of Pennsylvania for over three decades and a longtime chairman of the House Naval Affairs Committee. After a short liberty visit, she returned stateside, arriving on 5 March. Training in antisubmarine exercises, often alongside Goss (DE-444), she anchored off Treasure Island, before returning to her homeport. After Japanese gunfire and torpedoes failed to strike her, John C. Butler got underway from Iwo Jima on 9 March for Ulithi, forming part of the escort for transport and amphibious ships bound for Okinawa. Nearly a week later, on 9 October, tugs escorted her to Dry dock Number Two, Todd Shipyard, San Pedro. Butler launched in plane B-12, again with ARM3c Berg as his radio-gunner, in 16 VB-3 (Lt. Cmdr. Butler was shot in the thigh when he climbed out of a trench to save a fellow officer who had been wounded. Skillful gunnery accounted for five of the attackers, and John C. Butler sustained damage only to her mast and antennas. In the first two actions of the massive Battle of Leyte Gulf which ensued, the Battle of Sibuyan Sea and the Battle of Surigao Strait, the Japanese were badly mauled. A week later, the escort ship stood out for Balboa, Canal Zone, entering the area on 25 June. 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. Benjamin Butler became one of the most disliked generals of the war, upsetting many on both sides of the conflict. With the last pockets of Japanese resistance eliminated on 21 June 1945, Okinawa officially was secured. 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. She continued screen and picket duty, splashing many planes, throughout the assault on Okinawa (24 March 25 May 1945). After a day spent conducting gunnery exercises, the task unit got underway for Manus Island. The crew celebrated the holidays on leave with their families while the ship remained in port. John C. Butler rescued one survivor, ARM3c T. J. Szpont. While repairs were ongoing, orders finally arrived for the escort ship to join TU 77.4.3, consisting of Kitkun Bay, Shamrock Bay, and OFlaherty. On 6 November, she stood out alongside Diachenko (APD-123), Begor (APD-127), and Norton Sound (AVM-1), for exercises in the operation area off Southern Ca., returning to her homeport on 16 November. The USSButler, a destroyer, later converted to a high speed minesweeper, was named for MajGen Butler in 1942. Operating from Pyramid Cove, San Clemente Island, from 128 February, the escort ship conducted routine shipboard drills. Butler was engaged in convoy work and overhaul until 5 May 1944 at which time she stood out for the Invasion of Normandy from 6 June to 15 July. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Butler played an important role because he and the 8th Massachusetts were some of the first troops to reach Washington DC, protecting the capital in case Maryland seceded. The Majority of our funds go directly to Preservation and Education. During the ensuing Battle off Samar on 25 October 1944, Taffy 3 began the morning conducting battle stations per regular morning alert at 0532. On November 30, 1865, Butler resigned his commission. Naval Historical Center Photograph. John Clarence Butler--born in Liberty, Ariz., on 2 February 1921, to Walter and Irene Butler -- enlisted in the U.S. Butner (AP-113) Howard's hand-written comments: One of our large troop carriers. At 1705 on 12 December 1944, Edmonds reported a sound contact, making a three depth-charge attack at 1722. On 14 January 1943, she departed on a trans-Atlantic voyage to Casablanca and thence to Dakar, French West Africa. From 1415 February, John C. Butler stood out for Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. John C. Butler received five battle stars for World War II service, and the Presidential Unit Citation for her part in the Battle off Samar. She spent the rest of the year moored in her homeport. ), Port side view of John C. Butler, Boston, 29 May 1944; note unstowed depth charges on the main deck, aft. John C. Butler formed a part of a task unit including Rear Adm. Ralph A. Ofsties escort carriers Kitkun Bay (CVE-71) and Gambier Bay (CVE-73), alongside escort ships Dennis (DE-405), Raymond, and Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413). John C. Butler sailed on 26 March with transports; and, as the troops stormed ashore on 1 April, she resumed her now-familiar screening duties with carrier groups. Designated a Naval Aviator (29 August), Butler accepted an appointment as ensign in the Naval Reserve (6 September), before receiving orders to the Advanced Training Group (ACTG), U.S. Pacific Fleet, for active duty, involving flying under instruction (17 September). Fearing the approach of a large warlord army toward Peking, he re-postured his men into a lightly armed but highly mobile force in anticipation of having to strike out to Peking and rescue any Americans trapped in the city. She then steamed for New York, arriving on 22 August. From 17 June, John C. Butler made a port call to Portland, Oregon. The Japanese damaged and fearing heavier air attack had indeed reversed course. Maxwell F. Max Leslie, commanding) off Yorktown at 1106, seeking to destroy the Japanese carriers. During the voyage through the South China Sea, the ships encountered and drove off determined kamikaze attacks. At 1501 on 10 July, both Weeden and John C. Butler departed Manzanillo in company with TU 31.1.9 en route to Long Beach. On 1 October 1931, he was retired upon his own application after completion of 33 years' service in the Marine Corps. Butlers Dauntless received three hits from enemy fire. Arriving in Hawaii on 11 April, John C. Butler stood out at 0958 to conduct at sea exercises. She was recommissioned between 1950 and 1957 and finally sunk as a target in 1971. 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. College of Distance Education and Training (CDET), Active Duty Command Sponsored Corporals Course, Reserve Command Sponsored Corporals Course, Research and Sponsored Projects Policy and Procedure, Brute Krulak Center for Innovation & Future Warfare, How Do We Learn? John C. Butler, being towed by the stern, shortly after completion, and prior to application of camouflage. The veteran DE took part in rehearsals in the Marianas, and arrived off Iwo Jima on 19 February with an escort carrier group. While commanding this force, he performed poorly during the Bermuda Hundred campaign, allowing Confederate general P.G.T. 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. Major General Butler died at the Naval Hospital, Philadelphia, on 21 June 1940, following a four-week illness. Major General, USMC (Retired), (1881-1940) Smedley Darlington Butler was born on 30 July 1881 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Yorktown arrived off Midway on 2 June 1942, meeting up with TF 16 (including carriers Enterprise and Hornet), under Rear Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, and immediately sending aircraft to search for the enemy ships. For the next two-and-a-half hours, the task unit retired at best speed with the enemy force in pursuit, harassed by heavy gunfire from Japanese battleships, heavy and light cruisers, as well as destroyers. On 11 January 1942, Saratoga steamed some 400 miles southwest of Oahu to join carrier Enterprise (CV-6), when at 1915 a torpedo fired by Japanese submarine I-6 (Lt. Cmdr. Complement: 16 Officers and 260 Enlisted. John Clarence Butler was born on 2 February 1921 in Liberty, Arizona. The carriers bomber squadron, VB-3, land-based until the spring of 1942, reported for temporary duty to Enterprise, due to heavy losses suffered by VS-6 in early raids against Japanese targets. After the initial landings, the three carrier groups, soon to become famous by their radio code names, "Taffy 1", "Taffy 2", and "Taffy 3", took station east of the Philippines to lend close air support. At 0700 on 30 November, John C. Butler got underway for training, commencing dry torpedo runs and target vessel firing. The First American President: Setting the Precedent, African Americans During the Revolutionary War, Save 42 Historic Acres at the Battle of Chancellorsville, Phase Three of Gaines Mill-Cold Harbor Saved Forever Campaign, An Unparalleled Preservation Opportunity at Gettysburg Battlefield, For Sale: Three Battlefield Tracts Spanning Three Wars, Preserve 128 Sacred Acres at Antietam and Shepherdstown. As the invasion fleet moved through Philippines waters, enemy aircraft spotted the group. For his actions that day, Butler was one of only two Marines to be awarded the Medal of Honor twice. Arriving at Long Beach on 12 April, the escort ship spent the next two months moored at her homeport. After conducting shakedown training off Bermuda (23 April-18 May 1944), the new escort ship departed Hampton Roads on 5 June for the Pacific. Osborne B. Wiseman, claimed a direct hit on the ships stern, as well as a near miss. Two days later she helped fight off a kamikaze attack, witnessing the sinking of escort carrier Bismarck Sea (CVE-95), while almost becoming the victim of an enemy torpedo bomber. 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. Steaming to San Pedro, Calif., on 23 November 1945, she underwent inactivation overhaul before ordered placed out of commission on 26 June 1946, assigned to the San Diego Group of the Pacific Reserve Fleet. The larger boat remained undamaged. He did not see action during thatwar, and after a brief stint on the cruiser theUSS New York, he returned home to be discharged. However, he was a vociferous critic of the wars America raged and their consequences, and he exposeda plot by wealthy businessmen to overthrow the US government. General Butler, assessing the situation, now changed his mission. 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. For his actions, Butler was awarded the first of his two Medals of Honor. The task units carriers conducted flight operations, and at 0635, John C. Butler secured from general quarters. During the month of August 1954, John C. Butler made port visits to Vancouver (9 August), and Georgia Strait, Sandy Point, Wash., (11 August). Namesake [ edit] John Clarence Butler was born on 2 February 1921 in Liberty, Arizona. The reservists trained in his rank or rating, stood watches, repaired and maintained equipment, conducted ship handling exercises, and learned antisubmarine and antiaircraft warfare maneuvers before returning to Long Beach on 23 November. Lt. Cmdr. At 0715 on 1 July, she made way into the operating area off San Diego for Fleet Sonar School exercises. The ship returned to Okinawa with a convoy on 4 July, and spent the last month of the long war on convoy duty between that island and the Pacific advance bases. He issued Order 28 during this time period, which stated that any lady in New Orleans who showed contempt for Union soldiers would effectively be treated as though they were a prostitute. Opting to pass the time with alcohol, he was temporarily relieved of his command. She arrived in the United States on 26 August and was decommissioned on 8 November 1945. He received flight training at Pensacola from 4 April-29July 1941, and reported to the Naval Air Station, Miami for further instruction (1 August). Getting underway for San Diego at 1025, she steamed for Acapulco, remaining in the area from 814 February. The entry can be found here. General H.W. VB-6 aircraft attacked first, missing the ship with several bombs. He was wounded in that battle on 13 July 1900. Butler piloted aircraft S-12, an SBD-3 Dauntless (BuNo 4617), with ARM3c David D. Berg as his radio-gunner, off Enterprise, searching for any forward deployed enemy ships that could radio back to Japan to give warning of the raiders. Six days later, on 17 April, she made way for Long Beach, arriving at 0721. USS Butler (DD-636), a Gleaves-class destroyer, is the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Marine Corps Major General Smedley Butler, twice awarded the Medal of Honor. On 14 August, she got underway for Fleet Sonar School, San Diego. Three bomb hits from Yorktown dive-bombers struck the enemy carrier. Departing Pearl on 9 August 1944, John C. Butler screened transports with the Third Fleet, bound for the invasion of the Palau Islands. Designated a Naval Aviator on 29 August he was appointment as Ensign in the Naval Reserve on 6 September, before receiving orders to the Advanced Training Group (ACTG), U.S. Pacific Fleet, for active duty, involving flying under instruction on 17 September. He was not yet 20 when the citizens of his native West Chester, Pennsylvania, presented him with a sword on his return from the Boxer Rebellion in China. However, there were no Japanese air attacks until 30 minutes before sunset on 8 January 1945. Butler took part in occupations, police actions, and interventions on behalf of the US. The Boston, Massachusetts, chapter of Veterans for Peace is called the Smedley D. Butler Brigade in his honor. ), John C. Butler, starboard side, in camouflage, Boston, Mass., 29 May 1944. 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