On 18 April 1942, during the Doolittle Raid Butler piloted aircraft an SBD-3 Dauntless flying off USSEnterprise, searching for any forward deployed Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) ships that could radio back to Japan to give warning of the raiders. ), John C. Butler, coming alongside the escort carrier Sargent Bay (CVE-83), 1 March 1945. Rear Admiral Clifton A. F. Sprague, commander of Taffy 3, later described the next surprising development: "At 0925 my mind was occupied with dodging torpedoes when near the bridge I heard one of the signalmen yell, ' dammit, boys, they're getting away!' Many veterans who served on the Navy transport ship were exposed to asbestos. John C. Butler then departed Pearl Harbor on 9 August screening transports bound for the invasion of the Palau Islands. Screened by John C. Butler and other ships, the escort carriers claimed the destruction of 92 enemy planes by 17 January 1945, when orders arrived to detach and steam for Ulithi to stage for the invasion of Iwo Jima. After returning to her homeport, the escort ship steamed for Vancouver on 30 August, conducting exercises in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, before returning to the San Diego area in the first week of September. At some point during the melee, the enemy CAP shot down Ens. At 0647, the Officer of the Deck (OOD) sighted anti-aircraft fire on the horizon and reported to Lt. Cmdr. USS Butler (DD-636) view on board, looking aft toward the ship's forward 5"/38 guns and . USS Langley (as AV-3) earned two battle stars on its Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Streamer: One for the Philippine Islands Operation, 8 December 1941 - 6 May 1942; and one for Netherlands East Indies Engagements, 23 January - 27 February 1942. With the outbreak of the Korean War in June 1950, John C. Butler recommissioned on 27 December 1950. Pace. On board were naval reservists going to sea, several for the first time, in order to experience and learn about their ratings. She sailed from Marseilles 7 July, via the Panama Canal, for Ulithi and Eniwetok, finally arriving Okinawa 1 September. The entry can be found here. He led his Marines from one battle to the next. After conducting shakedown training off Bermuda (23 April-18 May 1944), the new escort ship departed Hampton Roads on 5 June for the Pacific. Online Image size: 62KB; 740 x 495 pixels Photo #: NH 103563 USNS General Simon B. Buckner (T-AP-123) Photographed in August 1951. After a convoy run to Marseilles in October, Butler returned to New York on 27 October for conversion to a high-speed minesweeper. Sign up for our quarterly email series highlighting the environmental benefits of battlefield preservation. He also served ashore in Puerto Rico and the Isthmus of Panama for short periods. The dive-bomber pilots eventually discovered Hiry, the fourth and only surviving enemy carrier. Six days later, she stood out en route for Long Beach. General H. W. Butner was launched by the Federal Shipbuilding & Drydock Company of Kearny, New Jersey, 19 September 1943 under Maritime Commission contract for the Army; acquired by the Navy 5 December 1943; placed in ferry commission the same day for transfer to the Maryland Drydock Company of Baltimore, for conversion to a troop transport; and Completing her ammunition on load at 1730, she received 13,020 gallons of Navy Special fuel oil before mooring at San Diego. Underway from the shipyard on 3 January at 0838, John C. Butler commenced sea trials before proceeding to her homeport. USS GENERAL BUTNER, TAP-113 Air Force Units Army Units Coast Guard Units Marine Corps Units Navy Units Become a VetFriends Member Site Map Search Veterans & Personnel Photos, Humor, Stories & More Military Records & Resources Reunions, Parades, & Events Online Catalog About VetFriends My Profile MetLife Veteran Insurance Discounts Contact Us He and his wingman, Lt. At the sight of the Marines, they stopped. Receiving an assignment to carrier Saratoga (CV-3), arriving in port at San Diego, Butler flew one of the 43 Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bombers attached to Saratogas Scouting Squadron Three (VS-3) and Bombing Squadron Three (VB-3). While touring the country speaking against war, one of the nations finest warriors had this to say about it: I spent 33 years and four months in active military service and during that period I spent most of my time as a high-class muscle man for Big Business, for Wall Street and the bankers. As the invasion fleet moved through Philippines waters, enemy aircraft spotted the group. The larger boat remained undamaged. The USSButler, a destroyer, later converted to a high speed minesweeper, was named for MajGen Butler in 1942. Arriving at Oahu on 5 September at 1138, she conducted operations off Hilo (Kuhio Bay) on 8 September. This law drew great controversy in both the North and South, caused Confederate president Jefferson Davis to label Butler anoutlaw, and earned him the nickname Beast Butler. He was removed from this position in December of 1862, and given command of the Department of Virginia and North Carolina in November of 1863, which would become known as the Army of the James. One marine was injured, and all 51 Haitians were killed. Returning to the United States in January 1901, he served at various posts within the continental limits and on several ships. In 1914 Butler was in Mexico on a spy mission. Getting underway again, she anchored off Acapulco on 11 July, before returning to Long Beach for refueling and resupply. He first saw action at the battle of Big Bethel, where he was defeated. Lo survivors before accompanying Raymond to Seeadler Harbor, where wounded sailors received treatment. From April to 31 October he again commanded the Marine Barracks at Quantico. Stay up-to-date on the American Battlefield Trust's battlefield preservation efforts, travel tips, upcoming events, history content and more. Ens. After a heroic attack by torpedo bombers of squadrons VT-8, VT-6, and VT-3 failed to strike any of the Japanese ships, Yorktowns dive-bombers, arriving nearly simultaneously with those from Enterprise, which attacked Akagi and Kaga, launched a strike on carrier Sry. During the scouting mission, he engaged a 125 feet (38m) long Japanese patrol boat towing a smaller boat "painted white". At 0700 on 30 November, John C. Butler got underway for training, commencing dry torpedo runs and target vessel firing. Major General Butler received Distinguished Service Medals from both the Army and the Navy in recognition of his service in France during World War I. The Battle of Midway (47 June 1942) set in motion after a scouting U.S. Navy PBY aircraft reported sighting an enemy carrier task force on the morning of 4 June. He issued Order 28 during this time period, which stated that any lady in New Orleans who showed contempt for Union soldiers would effectively be treated as though they were a prostitute. The escort vessel sailed with Rear Admiral Ralph A. Ofstie's escort carrier group on 12 October to provide air cover for the massive movement of transports into Leyte Gulf. Lt. Cmdr. I operated on three continents.. Draft: 11 feet 10 in. Despite the loss of hard-fighting escort carrier Gambier Bay; destroyers Johnston and Hoel; and escort ship Samuel B. Roberts, Vice Adm. Kurita Takeo gave the controversial order for the Japanese Center Force to cease action at 0900. Three weeks later, on 23 June, she got underway for Balboa, Panama. Butler; and commissioned on 31 March 1944, Lt. Cmdr. From 12 to 30 August she escorted Royal Navy escort carriers taking part in Operation Dragoon. The carriers bomber squadron, VB-3, land-based until the spring of 1942, reported for temporary duty to Enterprise, due to heavy losses suffered by VS-6 in early raids against Japanese targets. He did not see action during thatwar, and after a brief stint on the cruiser the, In 1903 Butler was sent to Honduras to defend the US Consulate during a revolt. Departing Ulithi on 26 March 1945, John C. Butler joined the screen of Rear Adm. William D. Samples four escort carriers, Suwannee (CVE-27), Chenango (CVE-28), Santee (CVE-29), and Steamer Bay, to provide direct air support to troops on Okinawa and lend strategic support by conducting airstrikes on enemy installations in the Sani Shima Gunto. Mooring at Honolulu on 2 April, the crew enjoyed four days of liberty before getting underway at 0820 on 6 April. Saratoga and the task force quickly made way for Wake Island the following day. On 1 October 1931, he was retired upon his own application after completion of 33 years' service in the Marine Corps. Butler received flight training at Pensacola from 4 April-29July 1941, and reported to the Naval Air Station, Miami, Fl., for further instruction (1 August). After a short liberty visit, she returned stateside, arriving on 5 March. Later that month, the escort ship made way to Vancouver, British Columbia, on 25 May, mooring at Esquimalt before returning to Net Pier five days later. Detached from the screen of escort carriers on 15 April 1945, John C. Butler underwent repairs at Kerama Retto before taking an isolated patrol station just to the north of Ie Shima. While awaiting orders at Manus on 23 December 1944, crewmembers discovered the starboard depth charge rack was bent out of line by a garbage lighter, and beyond the repair of ships company to effect repairs. Butler found the US consul hiding under the consulate floor boards and rescued him. It was during this time that Butler would gain many of his enemies. Butler was launched on 12 February 1942 by Philadelphia Navy Yard, sponsored by Mrs. John Wehle, daughter of General Butler; and commissioned on 15 August 1942, Lieutenant Commander M. D. Matthews in command. Butner (AP-113) Howard's hand-written comments: One of our large troop carriers. Last edited on 16 December 2022, at 07:53, Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Describing shipborn radar units of the United States, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=USS_John_C._Butler&oldid=1127716586, This page was last edited on 16 December 2022, at 07:53. Butlers wingman, Lt. On 26 July, John C. Butler stood out for Seattle, conducting exercises in the area until 6 August. Donations to the Trust are tax deductible to the full extent allowable under the law. While picking up ARM3c Szpont, a heavy underwater explosion, believed caused by depth charges in the wrecked aircraft, caused some concern amongst the rescue crew. On 18 April 1942, 16 North American B-25 Mitchell bombers, led by Lt. Col. James H. Doolittle, took off from Hornet (CV-8) to strike back at Japan. Transferred to dangerous outer picket duty north of Ie Shima on 20 May, she was attacked by six kamikazes just before sunset. Best wishes to all, Good Luck and Good Cheer. She then returned to the United States, arriving Seattle 24 September. On 20 August, she made way for Port Angeles, conducting training exercises until mooring at Vancouver on 24 August. After changing course, Cmdr. She took part in the Amphibious Battle of Gela and subsequently served on escort duty throughout the remainder of the operation. Returning to her homeport on 10 July, she got underway with TU 98.20.1 on 27 July alongside George A. Johnson (DE-583), Thomas F. Nickel (DE 587), and Grady (DE-445), for Victoria, British Columbia. The ship returned to Okinawa with a convoy on 4 July, and spent the last month of the long war on convoy duty between that island and the Pacific advance bases. During the voyage through the South China Sea, the ships encountered and drove off determined kamikaze attacks. By November only the rebel mountain stronghold of Fort Riviere remained. (U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships Photograph BS-70488, National Archives and Records Administration, Still Pictures Division, College Park, Md. Arriving at Long Beach on 12 April, the escort ship spent the next two months moored at her homeport. While repairs were ongoing, orders finally arrived for the escort ship to join TU 77.4.3, consisting of Kitkun Bay, Shamrock Bay, and OFlaherty. Major General Smedley D. Butler, one of the most colorful officers in the Marine Corps' long history, was one of the two Marines who received two Medals of Honor for separate acts of outstanding heroism. Despite an intensive search, Ens. Although the Halsey-Doolittle Raid failed to inflict great damage on the Japanese homeland, it quickly became a morale booster for Americans back home. An intense training and underway schedule began during the first week of June 1955. Arriving at Pearl at 1325 on 12 November, she conducted exercises in the area off Oahu. He remained on duty in Nicaragua until November 1912, when he rejoined the Marines at Camp Elliott, Panama. Getting underway for San Diego at 1025, she steamed for Acapulco, remaining in the area from 814 February. The American Battlefield Trust and our members have saved more than 56,000 acres in 25 states! Show your pride in battlefield preservation by shopping in our store. Scouting Six aircraft attacked first, missing the enemy ship with several bombs. In 1915, the Haitians decided it was their turn to revolt. At Trujillo, Bonillista Rebels and Honduran soldiers were fighting. During the ensuing Battle off Samar on 25 October 1944, Taffy 3 began the morning conducting battle stations per regular morning alert at 0532. With 300 Marines under his charge, he set out for the little town of Noveleta to quell a group of Filipino rebels. A damaged Zeke broke off the attack when fighters from the Marine Corps CAP appeared in the area to protect the escort ship. She remained on duty off Iwo Jima until 9 March, when she sailed for Ulithi, having helped to win another important island air base for the eventual attack on Japan. Steaming back for her homeport, she returned at 0909 on 7 December, the fifteenth anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. His first Medal of Honor was presented following action at Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21-22 April 1914, where he commanded the Marines who landed and occupied the city. She spent the rest of the year moored in her homeport. From late February-late March, she conducted operations in the San Diego area, before getting underway again for Ensenada on 29 March. On 14 January 1943, she departed on a trans-Atlantic voyage to Casablanca and thence to Dakar, French West Africa. General H. W. Butner made one more voyage before the end of the Pacific war, redeploying troops from the European Theater. After the attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941, Saratoga immediately got underway for Hawaii. At 1830, John C. Butler proceeded to join Edmonds just as the destroyer reported sighting two torpedo wakes crossing her bow. Donation of Charles R. Haberlein Jr., 2007. He was appointed a major general on May 16, 1861, being one of the first appointed by President Abraham Lincoln. USS General H. W. Butner (AP-113), named for Henry W. Butner, was a troopship that served with the United States Navy in World War II and the Korean War.She was redesignated T-AP-113 in October 1949.. General H. W. Butner was launched by the Federal Shipbuilding & Drydock Company of Kearny, New Jersey, 19 September 1943 under Maritime Commission contract for the Army; acquired by the Navy 5 . At 0715 on 1 July, she made way into the operating area off San Diego for Fleet Sonar School exercises. The next day, an Eastern TBM-3 Avenger (BuNo 22880) from VC-91 off Kitkun Bay crashed into the sea. Shortly thereafter she returned to New York for overhaul. With Enterprise arriving too late to participate in the Battle of the Coral Sea (48 May 1942), she returned to Hawaii on 26 May. By November only the rebel mountain stronghold of Fort Riviere remained. For all his actions in the wars, Butler had become disenfranchised with it all. U.S. Following the war, he was Commander General of the Marine Barracks at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. General H.W. Taffy 1 included four escort carriers and seven escorts under Rear Adm. Thomas L. Sprague, operating to the southward, just off northern Mindanao Island. Stay up-to-date on our FREE educational resources & professional development opportunities, all designed to support your work teaching American history. From 1415 February, John C. Butler stood out for Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. After the initial landings, the three carrier groups, soon to become famous by their radio code names, "Taffy 1", "Taffy 2", and "Taffy 3", took station east of the Philippines to lend close air support. For his actions, Butler was awarded the first of his two Medals of Honor. DD-636 General Specifications. The Boston, Massachusetts, chapter of Veterans for Peace is called the Smedley D. Butler Brigade in his honor. With about 100 men Butler led his Marines through asmall hole in a wall of the Fort. He was the son of Thomas S. Butler, a Representative in Congress from the Delaware-Chester County district of Pennsylvania for over three decades and a longtime chairman of the House Naval Affairs Committee. Lo shot one of the enemy planes down, a second managed to sneak through and crash into her flight deck. Standing out for various short underway periods from January-April 1952, John C. Butler entered Dry dock Number One on 18 April. Contents 1 Arthur commissioned in New York City 2 Assigned to the Gulf Blockading Squadron 2.1 Arthur captures blockade runner J. J. McNeil From 1927 to 1929, Butler was Commander of the Marine Expeditionary Force in China. Once again, Butler (now a Major) was sent in with a contingent of Marines to intervene. Steaming for a port visit to Seattle on 2 August, John C. Butler stood out for training exercises in the area before anchoring off the coast from the 6th-10th. Getting underway for weeklong training exercises from May-July 1956 in the San Diego operating area beginning on 26 May, John C. Butler stood out on 8 August for Seattle. From 2326 June, she made port visits to Panama and Callao, Peru. After rescuing survivors from St. College of Distance Education and Training (CDET), Active Duty Command Sponsored Corporals Course, Reserve Command Sponsored Corporals Course, Research and Sponsored Projects Policy and Procedure, Brute Krulak Center for Innovation & Future Warfare, How Do We Learn? The Boxer Rebellion had erupted, and the Marines were sent into the fray. On 26 June, she briefly moored at Coco Solo Naval Station before standing out at 1334 in company with TU 31.1.9, en route to Havana, Cuba. The excitement of war had no doubt enthralled the young Smedley Butler. Beauregard to slow him down with an inferior force. Butner (AP. The 6th Massachusetts' march toward Washington resulted in the April 19, 1861 Baltimore Riot. Ten days later, on 15 March, the escort ship got underway for Pearl Harbor. After overhaul in New York and coastwise convoy escort work she set sail for the Mediterranean on 8 June. The USS John C. Butler is a T9 Destroyer Escort of the John C. Butler-class destroyer escorts. After returning to her homeport two weeks later, she got underway for Ensenada, remaining there from 2022 August 1955. This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. I spent 33 years and four months in active military service and during that period I spent most of my time as a high-class muscle man for Big Business, for Wall Street and the bankers. At 0930, Lt. Cmdr. The citation to Ens. Lo, John C. Butler escorted the surviving carriers of Taffy 3 via Manus to Pearl Harbor, then returned to Manus on 17 December. In 1861, Butler was a militia general who tricked his way into command of the 6th and 8th Massachusetts regiments to open the way through Maryland to Washington, D.C. This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The USS Genreal H W Butner was launched at the height of WWII, and was decommissioned in 1960. On 14 August, she left the immediate screen of the troop transports to give anti-submarine protection to escort carriers providing air coverage to the same convoy, reaching Tulagi, in the Solomon Islands, on 24 August. Reaching Pearl two days later for temporary repairs, Saratoga steamed for Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton, Wash., on 9 February for permanent repairs. Though the escort carriers lost one of their number and three escorts, their valiant fight had stopped the Japanese from attacking the transports in Leyte Gulf. The enemy destroyers also made several torpedo attacks. Both ships proceeded to conduct a box search, but discontinued after ordered to rejoin the formation. John C. Butler received five battle stars for World War II service, and the Presidential Unit Citation for her part in the Battle off Samar. Join us July 13-16! But Vice Admiral Takeo Kurita's Center Force still transited San Bernardino Strait the night of 2425 October, and just after sunrise bore down on the relatively unprotected Taffy 3, including John C. Butler. After his career in the Marines Butlers outspoken criticism of war earned him equal notoriety. During the Battle of Midway on the afternoon of 4 June 1942 10 dive-bombers from VB-6 (and 14 from VB-3), took off from Enterprise (Yorktown having been damaged in an earlier Japanese attack) at 17:30. In 1900 Butler was about to leave the Philippines for Guam when he was redirected to China. The next day, Butler proceeded to Kerama Retto for temporary repairs. In short, I was a racketeer, a gangster for capitalism Looking back on it, I might have given Al Capone a few hints. From there she escorted two Free French vessels, Richelieu and Montcalm, to New York. Their turn to revolt ( Kuhio Bay ) on 8 September the Palau Islands 1861, being one the! 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