Danny Buterbaugh World War II Gold Star Veteran from Tennessee

On September 21, 1945 Ensign Buterbaugh was declared a casualty of World War II. He served with honor in the United States Navy. He is remembered by the people of Tennessee. May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
Danny Buterbaugh
World War II
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World War II
Tennessee
Missing in Action
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Service Details
This Profile ID111475
Service ID258403
NameDanny Buterbaugh
FromTennessee
Casualty DateSeptember 21, 1945
WarWorld War II
Service BranchNavy
RankEnsign
Casualty TypeMissing in action or lost at sea
BurialTablets of the Missing at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery, Nettuno, Italy
Notable Awards
Purple Heart
Remembered Danny Buterbaugh is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery, Nettuno, Italy. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location.
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Danny Buterbaugh was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Navy. Buterbaugh had the rank of Ensign. Service number assignment was 258403.

According to our records Tennessee was his home or enlistment state.

During his service in World War II, Navy Ensign Buterbaugh was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on September 21, 1945. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Missing in action or lost at sea.
Commendations + Awards
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World War II Victory Medal
Purple Heart
Combat Action Ribbon
American Campaign Medal
Navy Presidential Unit Citation
Navy Good Conduct Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
Navy Expeditionary Medal
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