Vietnam War
| Unit | 559th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Major U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Norfolk Virginia |
| Date of Death | November 11 1966 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Major Butt was a member of the 559th Tactical Fighter Squadron. On November 11, 1966, he was the weapons systems officer of a McDonnell Douglas Phantom II Fighter (F-4C) on a mission about 5 miles west of Vinh Linh, Quang Binh Province, North Vietnam when his aircraft was shot down. He was taken prisoner and died in captivity. His remains were recovered on April 10, 1986 and identified on November 17, 1986. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
