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