U.S. Navy
Butts, GeorgeConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandUSS Signal
HometownRome, New York
Citation
Served on board the USS Signal, Red River, 5 May 1864. Proceeding up the Red River, the USS 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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