However, shortly after the Center Force retreated from the engagement, the first attack of the war from a kamikaze unit fell upon the remaining ships of Taffy 3, sinking a second escort carrier and damaging all but one of the rest. 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. His separation from the Corps proved short as he was able to secure a first lieutenant's commission in April. John C. Butler was laid down by Consolidated Steel Corporation, Ltd., in Orange, Texas, on 5 October 1943; launched on 12 November 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Walter C. Butler, mother of Ensign Butler; and commissioned on 31 March 1944. Also never seen again were Ens. John E. Pace, a survivor of both the attack on Pearl Harbor and sinking of Lexington (CV-2) at the Battle of the Coral Sea, received the Navy Cross for his role in the fight. At the sight of the Marines, they stopped. He led his Marines from one battle to the next. Lo survivors before accompanying Raymond to Seeadler Harbor, where wounded sailors received treatment. The USS Butler, a Gleaves - class destroyer, later converted to a high-speed minesweeper, was named for Major General Butler in 1942. She again fought off a severe air attack on 21 February. Alerted by radio warning of Japanese aircraft in the vicinity, crewmembers manned their battle stations. Butler, seeing explosions and fire engulf Sry, broke off his attack and targeted an enemy battleship (most likely a heavy cruiser). Ens. 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. Three bomb hits from Yorktown dive-bombers struck the enemy carrier. 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. 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. Finally, after a long wait, Ens. By Dr. Christopher C. Harmon, Iran as Competitor: Measured, Violent, Relentless by Dr. Christopher C. 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After a brief return to Long Beach, she steamed for Ensenada, Mexico, on 9 May. The slow escort carriers launched all planes to attack the Japanese cruisers and battleships, and John C. Butler and her sisters laid heavy smoke to confuse enemy batteries. The enemy unexpectedly disengaged and retired to the north. Making way for Long Beach on 10 September, she arrived at her homeport on 15 September. This vessel participated in the European and Pacific theaters of operations during the second World War. On 6 November, she stood out alongside Diachenko (APD-123), Begor (APD-127), and Norton Sound (AVM-1), for exercises in the operation area off Southern Ca., returning to her homeport on 16 November. Steaming back to her homeport, she conducted exercises in the area before taking on fuel and supplies and making way for Hawaii at 1323 on 27 March. 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. She was sold for scrapping on 10 January 1948. She then returned to the United States, arriving Seattle 24 September. After Japanese gunfire and torpedoes failed to strike her, John C. Butler got underway from Iwo Jima on 9 March for Ulithi, forming part of the escort for transport and amphibious ships bound for Okinawa. Getting underway again, she anchored off Acapulco on 11 July, before returning to Long Beach for refueling and resupply. In France, during WWI he was given command of a debarkationdepotwhich sent American forces to the battlefields. Arriving at Esquimalt Naval Shipyard, Victoria, on 1 August, she next made way for Seattle, Wash., on 7 August at 0905. 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. 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. About a dozen Mitsubishi A6M2 Type 0 carrier fighters suddenly swarmed in amongst the slower Dauntless dive-bombers. By November only the rebel mountain stronghold of Fort Riviere remained. However, in 1899 Butler was commissioned as a First Lieutenant, and a long and legendary career in the Marine Corps began. On 29 July 1953, John C. Butler made way for Seattle before returning to Southern Ca., on 7 August. Donations to the Trust are tax deductible to the full extent allowable under the law. In December 1909, he commanded the 3d Battalion, 1st Regiment on the Isthmus of Panama. USS Butler. From 12 to 30 August she escorted Royal Navy escort carriers taking part in Operation Dragoon. USS Butler was named in honor of Major General Smedley D. Butler (1881-1940), one of the U.S. Marine Corps' most noteworthy officers during the first three decades of the Twentieth Century. In February 1926, he assumed command of the Marine Corps Base at San Diego, California. Following training, in 1898 Butler was sent to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba after it had been captured. At 0647, the Officer of the Deck (OOD) sighted anti-aircraft fire on the horizon and reported to Lt. Cmdr. Fearing the approach of a large warlord army toward Peking, he re-postured his men into a lightly armed but highly mobile force in anticipation of having to strike out to Peking and rescue any Americans trapped in the city. 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. Following training exercises at Oran and Algiers, she proceeded to Bizerte whence she departed in July for the Allied invasion of Sicily from 9 July to 12 August. Making way for Long Beach, she moored at Net Pier on 2 February. General H. W. Butner made one more voyage before the end of the Pacific war, redeploying troops from the European Theater. ), John C. Butler, starboard side, in camouflage, Boston, Mass., 29 May 1944. She was used by the Union Navy as a gunboat in support of the Union Navy blockade of Confederate waterways. In August of 1861, Butler led a successful amphibious assault on the Hatteras Inlet in North Carolina, and moved onto New Orleans in May, after the city had already surrendered to Admiral David G. Farragut. 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. While Japanese aircraft seemed prevalent in the vicinity, none broke through the combat air patrol (CAP) of her carrier task unit while at sea. Butner (AP. I operated on three continents.. For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for USS Butler . Training in antisubmarine exercises, often alongside Goss (DE-444), she anchored off Treasure Island, before returning to her homeport. She took part in the Amphibious Battle of Gela and subsequently served on escort duty throughout the remainder of the operation. Naval Reserve as a seaman second class on 19 February 1941, at the age of 20, at Long Beach, California. The USS General H. W. Butner (AP-113), a troopship that served with the United States Navy in World War II and the Korean War, was launched by the Federal Shipbuilding & Drydock Company of Kearny, New Jersey, on 19 September 1943 under Maritime Commission contract for the Army. At some point during the melee, the enemy CAP shot down Ens. At the sight of the Marines, they stopped. 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. Following the war, he was Commander General of the Marine Barracks at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. 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. 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. Lying about his age, he received a direct commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Marines. Some 50 years later that trophy was presented to the Marine Corps for permanent custody. One marine was injured, and all 51 Haitians were killed. This vessel participated in the European and Pacific theaters of operations during World War II. 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. At some point during the melee Butler's aircraft was shot down. USS Butler (DD-636) view on board, looking aft toward the ship's forward 5"/38 guns and . Striking the craft with a 500-pound bomb on the port side, his plane received three hits from enemy fire. 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. In 1899 Butler was sent to Manila in the Philippines where he became bored with garrison life. Donation of Charles R. Haberlein Jr., 2007. Suddenly, six kamikazes roared in amongst the group, with John C. Butler shooting down three, while two turned back, leaving one pilot to climb 6,000 feet into the air before diving straight down into Adm. Ofsties flagship Kitkun Bay. In October, leading a patrol of 44 mounted Marines, they were ambushed by over 400 Cacos fighters. After his career in the Marines Butlers outspoken criticism of war earned him equal notoriety. The USS Butler, a destroyer, later converted to a high speed minesweeper, was named for MajGen Butler in 1942. Mooring at Honolulu on 2 April, the crew enjoyed four days of liberty before getting underway at 0820 on 6 April. Operating from Pyramid Cove, San Clemente Island, from 128 February, the escort ship conducted routine shipboard drills. Naval Reserve as a seaman second class on 19 February 1941, at the age of. For his actions, Butler was awarded the first of his two Medals of Honor. John C. Butler took on board 130 St. In short, I was a racketeer, a gangster for capitalism Looking back on it, I might have given Al Capone a few hints. John C. Butler, being towed by the stern, shortly after completion, and prior to application of camouflage. Butler was shot in the thigh when he climbed out of a trench to save a fellow officer who had been wounded. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. About a dozen Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighters suddenly swarmed in amongst the slower Dauntless dive-bombers. 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. Steaming through the Panama Canal on 11 June, she arrived at Pearl Harbor on 26 June, engaging in convoy and training operations throughout July. He entered the Massachusetts Militia in 1839, and was promoted to brigadier general in 1855 even though he had no formal military training. 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. 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). Butler engaged a 125-foot long Japanese patrol boat towing a smaller boat painted white. Attacking in two separate dives, Butler dropped two 100-pound bombs, both of which were duds. Striking the craft with a 500-pound bomb on the port side, Ens. After escorting the surviving escort carriers of Taffy 3 to Pearl Harbor, John C. Butler steamed back to Manus Island to prepare for the forthcoming liberation of Luzon. This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. 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. John C. Butler remained in port during the month of December. 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 returned to politics, and was elected governor of Massachusetts in 1882 after several unsuccessful campaigns. After changing course, Cmdr. 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? Getting underway for San Diego at 1025, she steamed for Acapulco, remaining in the area from 814 February. After a convoy run to Marseilles in October, Butler returned to New York on 27 October for conversion to a high-speed minesweeper. Towing the remainder of the ships remaining hulk into deeper water, 75 pounds of C-4 explosive charges placed at two points in her bulkhead detonated, capsizing the rest of ex-John C. Butler. Keeping up a rapid tempo of underway periods, John C. Butler steamed for Vancouver, on 1 June 1953. Upon completion of extensive training in the Hawaiian area, she sailed to Ulithi and then conducted a pre-invasion sweep around Okinawa. ), John C. Butler, 15 August 1955, photographed by Esquivel of Utility Squadron 7. General Butler, assessing the situation, now changed his mission. (U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships Photograph BS-132041, National Archives and Records Administration, Still Pictures Division, College Park, Md. On 9 January 1955, John C. Butler stood out from her homeport and anchored at Wilson Cove, San Clemente. Online Image size: 62KB; 740 x 495 pixels Photo #: NH 103563 USNS General Simon B. Buckner (T-AP-123) Photographed in August 1951. In October he finally saw action and got to do what as it turned out he did well lead Marines in combat. While Enterprise and Hornet released their air groups at 0910 to find the Japanese carriers, Adm. Fletcher held Yorktowns back. 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. He then commanded Fort Monroe, where Butler became the first to identify slaves who ran away into Union lines as contraband of war, despite the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. Butner made one more voyage before the end of the Pacific war, redeploying troops from the European Theater. As the invasion fleet moved through Philippines waters, enemy aircraft spotted the group. 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. Six days later, on 17 April, she made way for Long Beach, arriving at 0721. The best he could do was to operate his racket in three districts. Eberle (AP-123), in 1950 this ship became USNS General Simon B. Buckner (T-AP-123). Subscribe to the American Battlefield Trust's quarterly email series of curated stories for the curious-minded sort! After a short dry dock period, the escort ship moored at Berth 129 in Los Angeles Harbor. Butler was able to occupy Maryland's capital, Annapolis, and eventually Baltimore. After undergoing shakedown trials, Butler engaged in escort work in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. Namesake [ edit] John Clarence Butler was born on 2 February 1921 in Liberty, Arizona. The text on the front reads, "U.S.S. She next made way for Seattle on 5 June before steaming back for her homeport, mooring there on 15 June. The American Battlefield Trust and our members have saved more than 56,000 acres in 25 states! The entry can be found here. From late February-late March, she conducted operations in the San Diego area, before getting underway again for Ensenada on 29 March. On 5 July, the escort ship made a port visit to Lima, Peru, before arriving in the Canal Zone two days later. Standing out for various short underway periods from January-April 1952, John C. Butler entered Dry dock Number One on 18 April. Shortly thereafter she returned to New York for overhaul. Butlers dive-bomber squadrons temporary duty to The Big E ended, and VB-3 received a transfer from Saratoga (then underway from the west coast to Hawaii) to Yorktown, replacing Scouting Five. 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. Nine bombs from VB-3 and VB-6 struck Hiry, with four of the 1,000-pounders being direct hits. After another short upkeep period, the escort ship received orders to report to Fleet Sonar School from 1629 September. The Japanese damaged and fearing heavier air attack had indeed reversed course. General H.W. During the scouting mission, Ens. Class: Gleaves-class destroyer. J. J. Corcoran composed the traditional New Years Day deck log entry on 1 January 1954: New Years Eve and not a blonde in reach. [25] See also [ edit] World War II portal HMS Argus Citations [ edit] Notes [ edit] John C. Butler stood out for Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on 1 September 1952. Ens. The USS Butler, 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. USS General H. W. Butner (AP-113) at anchor in 1952.jpg 2,758 1,806; 2.39 MB USS General H. W. Butner APA-113.jpg 818 326; 51 KB USS General H.W. 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. Osborne B. Wiseman, claimed a direct hit on the ships stern, as well as a near miss. Butler and his fellow VB-3 pilots landed on board Enterprise to refuel and rearm. At 2004, John C. Butler set a course to overtake the escort carriers. I operated on three continents., Jeff Edwards is one of the authors writing for WAR HISTORY ONLINE, Lying about his age, he received a direct commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Marines. 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. On 26 July, John C. Butler stood out for Seattle, conducting exercises in the area until 6 August. On November 30, 1865, Butler resigned his commission. 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. Pace received a report that a Japanese fleet steamed only 15 miles away. Arriving at Long Beach on 12 April, the escort ship spent the next two months moored at her homeport. 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. Due to high winds, heavy seas, and damage sustained during the warhead tests, the portion of ex-John C. Butler aft of frame 135 broke apart and sank in approximately 90 feet of water. After remaining moored at Long Beach until 30 September 1955, John C. Butler made way for San Pedro, entering Dry dock Number One at Todd Shipyard. Sold 10 January 1948 and broken up for scrap. Sign up to receive the latest information on the American Battlefield Trust's efforts to blaze The Liberty Trail in South Carolina. He also served ashore in Puerto Rico and the Isthmus of Panama for short periods. Opting to pass the time with alcohol, he was temporarily relieved of his command. (U.S. Navy Photograph 80-G-680789, National Archives and Records Administration, Still Pictures Division, College Park, Md. The Japanese fleet was closing the Philippines in a last attempt to annihilate the invasion force, with heavy ships designated to break into Leyte Gulf from north and south, and a diversionary fleet of carriers to draw Admiral William F. Halsey's 3rd Fleet off to the North. 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). Designated a Naval Aviator on 29 August he was appointment as Ensign in the Naval Reserve on 6 September, before receiving orders to the Advanced Training Group (ACTG), U.S. Pacific Fleet, for active duty, involving flying under instruction on 17 September. He was not yet 20 when the citizens of his native West Chester, Pennsylvania, presented him with a sword on his return from the Boxer Rebellion in China. Transferred to dangerous outer picket duty north of Ie Shima on 20 May, she was attacked by six kamikazes just before sunset. Arriving at Pearl on 15 December, she refueled and received assignment to Rear Admiral Frank Jack Fletchers Task Force (TF) 14. John Clarence Butler was born on 2 February 1921 in Liberty, Arizona. She spent the rest of the year moored in her homeport. Returning to the United States in January 1901, he served at various posts within the continental limits and on several ships. Thus, she helped maintain trained officers and men to meet the U.S. Navy's cold war commitments. On 14 August, she got underway for Fleet Sonar School, San Diego. Once in New Orleans, he was appointed as military governor, and commanded the city in rather controversial ways. From September-November, the escort ship conducted short training cruises off San Diego. 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 a day spent conducting gunnery exercises, the task unit got underway for Manus Island. Butner (AP-113) Howard's hand-written comments: One of our large troop carriers. The crew enjoyed a few days of liberty before the escort ship returned to San Diego Bay on 8 May. On 1 October, she stood out for Wilmington, Ca. (U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships Photograph BS-70488, National Archives and Records Administration, Still Pictures Division, College Park, Md. Every purchase supports the mission. She sailed from Marseilles 7 July, via the Panama Canal, for Ulithi and Eniwetok, finally arriving Okinawa 1 September. From 14 June to October 1900, he served with distinction in China, and was promoted to captain by brevet for distinguished conduct and public service in the presence of the enemy near Tientsin, China. Returning to Manus on 30 September, she replenished in preparation for the Leyte operation in October. USS Arthur was a bark acquired by the Union Navy during the American Civil War. Redeploying troops from the public domain Dictionary of American naval Fighting Ships carriers taking part in Dragoon. 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