BUTTS, GEORGE
Rank and Organization: Gunner's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: Rome, N.Y. Accredited
To: Ohio. G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864.
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.
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