BUTTS, GEORGE - Medal of Honor Recipient
Rank and organization: Gunner's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: Rome, N.Y. Accredited
to: Ohio. G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864. Citation: Served on board the
U.S.S. Signal, Red River, 5 May 1864. Proceeding up the Red River, the
U.S.S. Signal engaged a large force of enemy field batteries and sharpshooters,
returning their fire until the ship was totally disabled, at which time
the white flag was raised. Although entered on the sick list, Butts courageously
carried out his duties during the entire engagement.
This data was extracted from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, U.S. Senate, Medal of Honor Recipients: 1863-1973 (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1973)
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