Gunner's Mate George Butts (1838 – February 17, 1902) was an American soldier who fought in the

American Civil War The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States. It was fought between the Union ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), the latter formed by states th ...

. Butts received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the

Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. ...

, for his action aboard the during the Red River Campaign on 6 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 31 December 1864.

Biography

Butts was born in Rome, New York in 1838. He enlisted into the United States Navy. He died on 17 February 1902 and his remains are interred at the Ridgelawn Cemetery in Ohio.

Medal of Honor citation

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Butts, George 1838 births 1902 deaths People of Ohio in the American Civil War Union Navy officers United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor

Biography

Medal of Honor citation

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