Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
George Butts
Details
- Rank: Gunner's Mate
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Signal - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 5, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Red River, Louisiana, USA
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.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1838, Rome, Oneida County, NY, United States
- Died: February 17, 1902
- Buried: Ridgelawn Cemetery (MH), Elyria, OH, United States