Korean War
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Service # | 3453443 |
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Rank | Fireman U.S. Navy |
Date of Death | November 22 1951 |
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Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
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Korean Service Medal
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National Defense Service Medal
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Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
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Republic of Korea War Service Medal
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United Nations Service Medal
Fireman (E3) Butin was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Fireman E3 Butin was a member of the crew aboard the USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CV-31). He was last seen at 11:00 PM on November 21, 1951, but failed to report to engineering watch at 4:00 AM on November 22. He was presumed dead on November 23, 1952.