Jimmy M Butler ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Iowa
On February 18, 1945 Private Butler was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Iowa. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 30978 |
| Service ID | 37698908 |
| Name | Jimmy M Butler |
| From | Summit, Linn County, Iowa |
| Birth Date | February 20, 1920 |
| Casualty Date | February 18, 1945 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Group | 70th Infantry Division, 882nd Field Artillery Battalion |
| Casualty Type | Killed in action |
| Burial | Plot B Row 43 Grave 28, Epinal American Cemetery, Epinal, France |
| Notable Awards |
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart |
Additional Details
Pvt James Jimmy M Butler enlisted in Camp Dodge Herrold, Iowa on 22 June 1944 ... He was an actor, known for No Greater Glory (1934), Boys Town (1938) and Stella Dallas (1937) ... He earned acclaim for his role in the 1933 film Only Yesterday.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Jimmy M Butler 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 Army. Butler had the rank of Private. Service number assignment was 37698908. Attached to 70th Infantry Division, 882nd Field Artillery Battalion.
He was born on February 20, 1920. According to our records Iowa was his home or enlistment state and Linn county has been included within the archival record. We have Summit listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Private Butler experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on February 18, 1945. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Killed in action. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Bronze Star
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 6,811 World War II
• 559 Korean War
• 855 Vietnam War
• 205 Prisoners of war
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• 85 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 69 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 559 Korean War
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• 205 Prisoners of war
• 1,833 Missing in action
• 85 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 69 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
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