Every purchase supports the mission. She again fought off a severe air attack on 21 February. The US Government changed its plan from a full invasion of Mexico to maintainingcontrol of Veracruz. First published September 18, 2012. John C. Butler stood out for Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on 1 September 1952. USS General H. W. Butner (AP-113) 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 December 1943; placed in ferry . Lester E. G. Setser, her commanding officer, ordered the colors and commissioning pennant hauled down. After rescuing survivors from St. In April, a force of nearly 6,000 US troops landed in Veracruz. Benjamin Butler became one of the most disliked generals of the war, upsetting many on both sides of the conflict. She then returned to the United States, arriving Seattle 24 September. Once again, Butler (now a Major) was sent in with a contingent of Marines to intervene. Although he was able to bring order to the city, he became known as one who would pilfer goods of the Southern households he was watching. After his career in the Marines Butlers outspoken criticism of war earned him equal notoriety. Federal Identification Number (EIN): 54-1426643. Reclassified DMS-29 on 15 November, her conversion was completed on 21 December, and she proceeded to Norfolk and joined Mine Squadron 20 (MineRon 20). Designated a Naval Aviator (29 August), Butler accepted an appointment as ensign in the Naval Reserve (6 September), before receiving orders to the Advanced Training Group (ACTG), U.S. Pacific Fleet, for active duty, involving flying under instruction (17 September). After the crew returned from holiday leave, John C. Butler seldom left her homeport except to conduct short underway training periods from January-July 1957. He entered the Massachusetts Militia in 1839, and was promoted to brigadier general in 1855 even though he had no formal military training. 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 29 July 1953, John C. Butler made way for Seattle before returning to Southern Ca., on 7 August. Departing Pearl on 9 August 1944, John C. Butler screened transports with the Third Fleet, bound for the invasion of the Palau Islands. Lo survivors before accompanying Raymond to Seeadler Harbor, where wounded sailors received treatment. A day later, she arrived at Rodman Naval Station, Balboa. 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. Six days later, she stood out en route for Long Beach. Standing out for various short underway periods from January-April 1952, John C. Butler entered Dry dock Number One on 18 April. He exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through the action of the 22nd and in the final occupation of the city.". With about 100 men Butler led his Marines through asmall hole in a wall of the Fort. 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. Creation Date: Unknown. With the withdrawal of the Marines from the area later in the year, Butler served aboard USS New York until being discharged on February 16, 1899. At 1705 on 12 December 1944, Edmonds reported a sound contact, making a three depth-charge attack at 1722. She returned to San Pedro, Los Angeles on 23 November and decommissioned on 26 June 1946, joining the Pacific Reserve Fleet at San Diego, California. On 9 January 1955, John C. Butler stood out from her homeport and anchored at Wilson Cove, San Clemente. 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). Alerted by radio warning of Japanese aircraft in the vicinity, crewmembers manned their battle stations. John C. Butler rescued one survivor, ARM3c T. J. Szpont. The escort ship underwent a routine overhaul from 1 October 19553 January 1956. This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The Majority of our funds go directly to Preservation and Education. With the outbreak of the Korean War in June 1950, John C. Butler was recommissioned at San Diego on 27 December 1950, Lt. Cmdr. Also never seen again were Ens. Arriving at Oahu on 5 September at 1138, she conducted operations off Hilo (Kuhio Bay) on 8 September. With his first taste of combat, Butler established himself as a capable leader. Making way for Long Beach on 10 September, she arrived at her homeport on 15 September. They then. She continued screen and picket duty, splashing many planes, throughout the assault on Okinawa (24 March 25 May 1945). Butler and radioman-gunner ARM3c David Berg. At some point during the melee, the enemy CAP shot down Ens. ), Port side view of John C. Butler, Boston, 29 May 1944; note unstowed depth charges on the main deck, aft. John C. Butler also made a port visit to Callao, Peru, mooring there at 1719. On 5 January 1953, she steamed for Acapulco, Mexico, arriving three days later. Departing Seattle on 11 August, she arrived back to her homeport five days later. In 1914 Butler was in Mexico on a spy mission. Carries about 4,000 troops. The USS John C. Butler requires 2190000 Credits and USS Pettit with 1490000 XP to unlock. Context As the invasion fleet moved through Philippines waters, enemy aircraft spotted the group. After a short liberty visit, she returned stateside, arriving on 5 March. Steaming to San Pedro, Calif., on 23 November 1945, she underwent inactivation overhaul before ordered placed out of commission on 26 June 1946, assigned to the San Diego Group of the Pacific Reserve Fleet. She was recommissioned between 1950 and 1957 and finally sunk as a target in 1971. Butler was engaged in convoy work and overhaul until 5 May 1944 at which time she stood out for the Invasion of Normandy from 6 June to 15 July. Lo shot one of the enemy planes down, a second managed to sneak through and crash into her flight deck. Butner (T-AP-113) passing under the Golden Gate Bridge c1951.jpg 877 652; 469 KB Work crew on USS General H.W. The reservists trained in his rank or rating, stood watches, repaired and maintained equipment, conducted ship handling exercises, and learned antisubmarine and antiaircraft warfare maneuvers before returning to Long Beach on 23 November. 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!' Returning to Manus on 30 September, she replenished in preparation for the Leyte operation in October. The DE continued to fire and dodge heavy-caliber fire until dangerously low on ammunition, then returned to the carrier formation to provide smoke coverage. USS Butler , a Gleaves-class destroyer, is the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Marine Corps Major General Smedley Butler, twice awarded the Medal of Honor. At 0700 on 30 November, John C. Butler got underway for training, commencing dry torpedo runs and target vessel firing. (U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships Photograph BS-132040, National Archives and Records Administration, Still Pictures Division, College Park, Md. Underway from the shipyard on 3 January at 0838, John C. Butler commenced sea trials before proceeding to her homeport. His separation from the Corps proved short as he was able to secure a first lieutenant's commission in April. John C. Butler departed Seeadler Harbor alongside Fanshaw Bay on 10 September 1944, reaching Morotai Island, at the western tip of New Guinea. Originally built as USS Admiral E.W. The USS Butler, a Gleaves - class destroyer, later converted to a high-speed minesweeper, was named for Major General Butler in 1942. With about 100 men Butler led his Marines through asmall hole in a wall of the Fort. The entry can be found here. Remaining on the station for over a month, the crew of John C. Butler sprang into action on 20 May 1945. In October he finally saw action and got to do what as it turned out he did well lead Marines in combat. Download Medium Size Download Full Size. As the Japanese launched fruitless suicide attacks, the ship escorted carriers into Kerama Retto, rescued downed pilots, and ferried men and material. John C. Butler returned to Okinawa on 4 July 1945, and spent the remainder of the war in convoy escort, principally between Saipan (2129 August), Ulithi (1 September10 October), Manus (118 November), and Pearl Harbor (1922 November). Lo, John C. Butler escorted the surviving carriers of Taffy 3 via Manus to Pearl Harbor, then returned to Manus on 17 December. Striking the craft with a 500-pound bomb on the port side, his plane received three hits from enemy fire. The escort carriers of Taffy 3, hidden in heavy smoke laid down by John C. Butler and other escort ships, managed to launch all aircraft. She operated off Lingayen Gulf from 917 January and screened carriers during massive strikes in support of ground operations. After Lt. Samuel Adams, of VB-5 spotted an enemy carrier group on the afternoon of 4 June 1942, 10 dive-bombers from VB-6 (and 14 from VB-3), took off from Enterprise at 1730. Pace gave the order to open fire, and two of the suicide planes blew apart from ships gunfire before they had an opportunity to start diving on John C. Butler. Ens. From October-December, John C. Butler remained moored in her homeport, with the exception of Fleet Sonar School training off San Diego from 110 December. Operating from Pyramid Cove, San Clemente Island, from 128 February, the escort ship conducted routine shipboard drills. In March 1927, he returned to China for duty with the 3d Marine Brigade. 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. "Profile of Major General Smedley Butler, Banana War Crusader." ThoughtCo, Jul. Following training, in 1898 Butler was sent to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba after it had been captured. After spending the next two weeks at her homeport undergoing small repairs, John C. Butler stood out on 27 July for Vancouver, arriving two days later at 1538. Lt. Cmdr. He was one of only 20 marines to receive the Marine Corps Brevet Medal when it was created in 1921. With the outbreak of the Korean War in June 1950, John C. Butler recommissioned on 27 December 1950. After a port visit in Havana, John C. Butler made way for Cristobal, C.Z., on 5 July. He went on to fail once again at Fort Fisher, North Carolina, and was ordered by Union general Ulysses S. Grant to return home to await orders. Arriving at 0947 on 27 March, the crew enjoyed three days of liberty before John C. Butler got underway for California. [25] See also [ edit] World War II portal HMS Argus Citations [ edit] Notes [ edit] John C. Butler was the lead ship of her class of destroyer escorts, the last class to be designed and built during World War II. Naval Reserve as a seaman second class on 19 February 1941, at the age of 20, at Long Beach, California. Once in New Orleans, he was appointed as military governor, and commanded the city in rather controversial ways. The American Battlefield Trust and our members have saved more than 56,000 acres in 25 states! There he ascertained the strength of the Mexican Army and returned with the necessary information for a US military invasion. From April to 31 October he again commanded the Marine Barracks at Quantico. She decommissioned on 18 December 1957 and re-entered the Reserve Fleet, San Diego. At 0647, the Officer of the Deck (OOD) sighted anti-aircraft fire on the horizon and reported to Lt. Cmdr. John C. Butler received five battle stars for World War II service, and was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for her part in the Battle off Samar. He traveled to Mexico City incognito as a railroad employee. She was sold for scrapping in January 1948. Throughout the night, the Marines held their position until at daybreak they charged the superior enemy force which fled. Transferred for use as a target ship in the Walleye II tests, she departed Naval Station San Diego towed by Koka (ATA-185) on 2 December 1971. 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. They fought the Cacos in a short, intense hand-to-hand combat. Taffy 2, comprising six escort carriers and seven escort vessels under Rear Adm. Felix B. Stump, took station off the entrance to Leyte Gulf. With the last pockets of Japanese resistance eliminated on 21 June 1945, Okinawa officially was secured. Ens. Maneuvering almost clear out of the suicide planes path, the kamikaze caught Kitkun Bay in her port side at the waterline, exploding so close aboard as to open a hole some nine by twenty feet. Butler attended the elite Haverford School and was set for a life of privilege and power. 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. Moored at Seeadler Harbor from 1-7 November 1944, she underwent a routine upkeep period before getting underway for Pearl the next day, arriving there on the 18th. During his next session of combat, Butler proved his legendary abilities; as well as his disdain for war. USS Arthur was a bark acquired by the Union Navy during the American Civil War. In December 1909, he commanded the 3d Battalion, 1st Regiment on the Isthmus of Panama. Benjamin Butler graduated from Colby College in Maine in 1838, and was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1840, where he established a large criminal practice. Contents 1 Arthur commissioned in New York City 2 Assigned to the Gulf Blockading Squadron 2.1 Arthur captures blockade runner J. J. McNeil After the attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941, Saratoga immediately got underway for Hawaii. Join us July 13-16! Desired as advance bases for the long-awaited move into the Philippines, John C. Butler provided antisubmarine and anti-aircraft protection for the supporting carriers providing air cover for the troops invading Morotai on 15 September. 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. She was used by the Union Navy as a gunboat in support of the Union Navy blockade of Confederate waterways. Butler was shot in the thigh when he climbed out of a trench to save a fellow officer who had been wounded. She sailed on 27 May for repairs in the Philippines. After another short upkeep period, the escort ship received orders to report to Fleet Sonar School from 1629 September. Arriving at 1645 to Naval Supply Station, Seattle, John C. Butler remained in the area for four days, conducting operations in Puget Sound. An intense training and underway schedule began during the first week of June 1955. However, there were no Japanese air attacks until 30 minutes before sunset on 8 January 1945. On 26 July, John C. Butler stood out for Seattle, conducting exercises in the area until 6 August. 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. After shakedown training, John C. Butler received assignment to the supervision of the Commandant of the Eleventh Naval District for training naval reserves at sea. Despite an intensive search, Ens. Butler found the US consul hiding under the consulate floor boards and rescued him. After returning to her homeport, she stood out on 15 June for the Panama Canal Zone. Claggett H. Hawkins, the pilot, was not recovered. On 14 August, she got underway for Fleet Sonar School, San Diego. He was still in his teens when, on 20 May 1898, he was appointed a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps during the Spanish-American War. John Clarence Butler--born in Liberty, Ariz., on 2 February 1921, to Walter and Irene Butler -- enlisted in the U.S. Beam: 36 feet 1 inches. At 2004, John C. Butler set a course to overtake the escort carriers. This vessel participated in the European and Pacific theaters of operations during the second World War. Sign up to receive the latest information on the American Battlefield Trust's efforts to blaze The Liberty Trail in South Carolina. Three bomb hits from Yorktown dive-bombers struck the enemy carrier. After a short dry dock period, the escort ship moored at Berth 129 in Los Angeles Harbor. Photo #: 19-N-51688. The entry can be found here. Sold 10 January 1948 and broken up for scrap. About a dozen Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighters suddenly swarmed in amongst the slower Dauntless dive-bombers. Butner (AP. 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. The crew enjoyed a few days of liberty before the escort ship returned to San Diego Bay on 8 May. 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. One marine was injured, and all 51 Haitians were killed. 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. USS Butler was decommissioned in November 1945 and stricken from the Navy list. After overhaul in New York and coastwise convoy escort work she set sail for the Mediterranean on 8 June. Smedley Butler was born on July 30, 1881, in West Chester, Pennsylvania into an influential Quaker family. Arriving at Esquimalt Naval Shipyard, Victoria, on 1 August, she next made way for Seattle, Wash., on 7 August at 0905. After a short liberty period, John C. Butler stood out on 29 August to return to her homeport at Long Beach, arriving there on 2 September. Ens. Butler and his fellow VB-3 pilots landed on board Enterprise to refuel and rearm. John C. Butler sailed on 26 March with transports; and, as the troops stormed ashore on 1 April, she resumed her now-familiar screening duties with carrier groups. For his actions, Butler was awarded the first of his two Medals of Honor. John C. Butlers gunners managed to shoot down four Zekes and one Oscar. Keeping up a rapid tempo of underway periods, John C. Butler steamed for Vancouver, on 1 June 1953. The enemy unexpectedly disengaged and retired to the north. (U.S. Navy Photograph 80-G-264041, National Archives and Records Administration, Still Pictures Division, College Park, Md. USS Great Sitkin (AE-17) var ett ammunitionsfartyg av Mount Hood-klass, som tjnstgjorde i den amerikanska flottan frn 1945 till 1973. This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Naval Historical Center Photograph. When he returned to the United States in 1919, he became Commanding General of the Marine Barracks, Quantico, Virginia, and served in this capacity until January 1924, when he was granted leave of absence to accept the post of Director of Public Safety of the City of Philadelphia. Despite the loss of Butler and the others, the surviving pilots and crewmembers of VB-3 exacted vengeance for Yorktown and their lost comrades, while Hiry became the fourth Japanese carrier sunk that day. For the next several months, from March-July 1951, John C. Butler moored at her homeport of Long Beach Naval Station. From 1909 to 1912, Butler served as the muscle for US policy throughout Nicaragua and Panama. Once again, Butler (now a Major) was sent in with a contingent of Marines to intervene. Creation Information Creator: Unknown. Benjamin Butler became one of the most disliked generals of the war, upsetting many on both sides of the conflict. He did not see action during thatwar, and after a brief stint on the cruiser theUSS New York, he returned home to be discharged. During the scouting mission, he engaged a 125 feet (38m) long Japanese patrol boat towing a smaller boat "painted white". Namesake [ edit] John Clarence Butler was born on 2 February 1921 in Liberty, Arizona. Butner (AP-113) Howard's hand-written comments: One of our large troop carriers. Following the war, he was Commander General of the Marine Barracks at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. He was temporarily detached to command an expeditionary battalion organized for service in Nicaragua, 11 August 1912, in which capacity he participated in the bombardment, assault and capture of Coyotepe, 12-31 October. From 17 June, John C. Butler made a port call to Portland, Oregon. He remained on duty in Nicaragua until November 1912, when he rejoined the Marines at Camp Elliott, Panama. ), DANFS - Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Permitting Policy and Resource Management, The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks: 20 Years Later, "Ex Scientia Tridens": The U.S. Skillful gunnery accounted for five of the attackers, and John C. Butler sustained damage only to her mast and antennas. After their attack, the SBD-3 pilots withdrew to the northeast. Butler received the Navy Unit Commendation for her service in the Okinawa operation and four battle stars for her World War II service. Many veterans who served on the Navy transport ship were exposed to asbestos. USS Butler (DD-636), a Gleaves-class destroyer, is the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Marine Corps Major General Smedley Butler, twice awarded the Medal of Honor. After seeing them safely to Tulagi, the ship operated with escort carriers out of Manus Island on pre-invasion strikes. In 1900 Butler was about to leave the Philippines for Guam when he was redirected to China. About a dozen Mitsubishi A6M2 Type 0 carrier fighters suddenly swarmed in amongst the slower Dauntless dive-bombers. He returned to politics, and was elected governor of Massachusetts in 1882 after several unsuccessful campaigns. On 25 May, bombs from a kamikaze exploded under Butler's keel, killing fourteen men, blowing out steam lines, and flooding the forward fire room, causing the loss of all steam and electric power. On 31 December 1944, John C. Butler departed Ulithi with her escort carrier group as a part of the covering force for transports and amphibious ships approaching Lingayen Gulf. The next day, an Eastern TBM-3 Avenger (BuNo 22880) from VC-91 off Kitkun Bay crashed into the sea. She sailed from Marseilles 7 July, via the Panama Canal, for Ulithi and Eniwetok, finally arriving Okinawa 1 September. John C. Butler took on board 130 St. Following a brief period of instruction at Washington, D.C., he served with the Marine Battalion, North Atlantic Squadron, until 11 February 1899, when he was ordered home and honorably discharged on 16 February 1899. Osborne B. Wiseman, claimed a direct hit on the ships stern, as well as a near miss. USS General H. W. Butner (AP-113) was a troop transport that served with the United States Navy in World War II and the Korean War. John E. Pace, in command. Destroyers Johnston, Hoel, and Heermann, and DE Samuel B. Roberts made close-in attacks on cruisers and battleships, forcing them to zig-zag, while aircraft made continuous attacks. The citation to Ens. At 0715 on 1 July, she made way into the operating area off San Diego for Fleet Sonar School exercises. 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. 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