Arthur H. Butler

Arthur Howard Butler
BG Arthur H. Butler, USMC
Nickname"Tex"
Born(1903-07-17)July 17, 1903
Alexandria, Louisiana, US
DiedApril 24, 1972(1972-04-24) (aged 68)
El Paso, Texas, US
Buried
Fort Bliss National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
Service years1926–1956
RankMajor general
Service number0-4069
Commands21st Marine Regiment
ConflictsNicaraguan Campaign
Haitian Campaign
Yangtze Patrol
World War II
AwardsNavy Cross
Legion of Merit (2)

Arthur Howard Butler (July 17, 1903 – April 24, 1972) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. A veteran of World War II, he distinguished himself as commanding officer, 21st Marine Regiment during the Recapture of Guam in July 1944 and was decorated with the Navy Cross, one of the United States military's second-highest decorations awarded for valor in combat.

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