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Jimmie
Howard
Butler
July 22, 1941

–

Home:

El Dorado

, 

Kansas

Jimmie Butler graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Class of 1963. He retired in 1982 as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    June 16, 1982 – February 28, 1987
    Department of the Air Force, Special Order GB-318 (February 28, 1987)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel Jimmie Howard Butler (AFSN: FR-69928), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during the period from 16 June 1982 to 28 February 1987. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Butler culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    23d Tactical Air Support Squadron

    Division:

    Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    May 9, 1967
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-1205 (1967)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Captain Jimmie Howard Butler (AFSN: FR-69928), United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an O-1F Pilot of the 23d Tactical Air Support Squadron, Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action in Southeast Asia on 9 May 1967. On that date, Captain Butler was lead Forward Air Controller against hostile bunker emplacements, rice storage facilities, and well armed hostile forces. Captain Butler pressed in unusually close to the targets for precise surveillance and control of ordnance delivery subjected himself to dangerous ground fire. His persistent efforts resulted in a successful mission against important hostile targets. The professional competence, aerial skill and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Butler reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    23d Tactical Air Support Squadron

    Division:

    Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    November 17, 1967
    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-523 (February 17, 1968)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Jimmie Howard Butler (AFSN: FR-69928), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force as a Forward Air Controller of the 23d Tactical Air Support Squadron, Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, directing fighter aircraft in Southeast Asia on 17 November 1967. On that date, while on a night combat support mission, Captain Butler flew his light O-2 aircraft well within the effective range of hostile ground fire directed toward him, and remained in the area for nearly four hours directing fighter aircraft in the destruction of valuable hostile logistics equipment. Captain Butler remained in the area almost twice the normal amount of flying time for such a mission, in constant peril of being hit by a salvo of hostile antiaircraft fire. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Butler has reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.