United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
George Butts
1838 – 1902
George Butts served the U.S. Navy. George was 64 years old.
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U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
5 May 1864 · USS Signal, Red River · Gunner's Mate, U.S. Navy.
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.
45, 31 December 1864.
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
45, 31 December 1864.
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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