John E. Butts
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1922–1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about John E. Butts?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
John Edward Butts (August 4, 1922 – June 23, 1944) was a United States Army second lieutenant and rifle platoon leader who received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his actions above and beyond the call of duty during the Normandy Campaign in World War II.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
John E. Butts | |
---|---|
Born | August 4, 1922 Medina, New York |
Died | June 23, 1944 (aged 21) Normandy, France |
Place of burial | St. Mary's Cemetery, Medina, New York |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1940–1944 |
Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Unit | E Company, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards |
Close
Butts was one of five brothers to serve in the war and the only one to be killed in action.[1]