Arthur H. Butler
Arthur Howard Butler (July 17, 1903 – April 24, 1972) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. A veteran of World War II, he distinguished himself as commanding officer, 21st Marine Regiment during the Recapture of Guam in July 1944 and was decorated with the Navy Cross, one of the United States military's second-highest decorations awarded for valor in combat.
Arthur Howard Butler | |
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BG Arthur H. Butler, USMC | |
| Nickname(s) | "Tex" |
| Born | July 17, 1903 Alexandria, Louisiana, US |
| Died | April 24, 1972 (aged 68) El Paso, Texas, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1926–1956 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Service number | 0-4069 |
| Commands held | 21st Marine Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Nicaraguan Campaign Haitian Campaign Yangtze Patrol World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross Legion of Merit (2) |
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