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James R. Butler
LTJG · USN
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James R. Butler
LTJG · USN
08/19/1942 – 10/05/1945
Service Details
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Dist. Flying Cross
Service Years
08/19/1942 – 10/05/1945
Theaters of Service
Tokyo/Oki/Iwo Jima
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
USS Independence
USS Cowpens
CAG-46
Service Organizations
Tailhook Assoc
Vet of Foreign War
Achievements & Story
90 Carrier landings. First fighter sweep over Tokyo 2/16/45. Aerial protection of downed pilot until sea plane rescue completed 5/10/45.