USS John C. Butler DE 339

USS JOHN C. BUTLER DE 339

Presidential Unit Citation
Battle off Samar

Navy Unit Commendation
"Transferred to dangerous outer picket duty north of Ie Shima 20 May 1945, she was attacked by six kamikazes just before sunset. Skillful gunnery accounted for five of the attackers and she sustained damage only to her mast and antennas." (DANFS, Vol 3.,1968, p. 524)

DE 339 received five Battle Stars for her service in World War II

The U.S.S. John C. Butler was sunk as target by the USN off San Clemente, California Channel Islands. The stern of the destroyer escort still lies in 70 feet of water in Northwest Harbor, but the bow was towed to deeper water and sunk.

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Photo from Patrick Clancey - Hyperwar Web Site