Korean War
| Service # | AF14289581 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Airman Third Class U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | October 16 1952 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Airman Third Class Butts was awarded 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
Airman Third Class Butts was a member of the 34th Troop Carrier Squadron, 315th Troop Carrier Wing stationed at Brady Air Base, Kyushu, Japan. On October 16, 1952, he was a passenger on a C-46D Commando transport on a courier run between Kangnung Airfield, Korea (K-18) to Pohang Airfield, Korea (K-3) when it crashed into the sea killing all 25 servicemen on board.