The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Technician Fifth Grade Abram J. Butts (ASN: 33137687), United States Army, for gallantry in action in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving with the Medical Detachment, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of Laurent-sur-Mer in Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. Sergeant Butts, Company Aid Man, resolutely remained on the fire-swept beach administering aid until all casualties had been cared for. Sergeant Butts courageous initiative and outstanding devotion to duty saved many lives and merits the highest praise. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Abram J. Butts (ASN: 33137687), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily, during the period from April through August 1943. Corporal Butts, although under heavy mortar, machine gun, and small arms fire, administered first aid to several wounded men. Later, when his platoon had been ordered to withdraw, Corporal Butts remained with the wounded soldiers in enemy territory until a counterattack by our forces relieved them. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.