Peters, MO 63376St. 75'6"; dr. 25'; s. 19 k.; cpl. Butner (11).jpg, Equator crossing on the USS General H.W. During his service on the Western front, Butner took part in operations at St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. Halstead. endowment : Her ports of call on this long voyage were Durban, South Africa; Bombay; Melbourne, Australia; and San Pedro, California, where she arrived 1 July. USS Horne (DLG/CG-30) - 4-6 May 2023 Location: Branson, MO. Your support aids students of all ages, rural communities, World War II Aboard the USS Butner A Memoir by Ham, John (August 31, 2008) Paperback This page was last edited on 5 January 2023, at 15:35. These materials focus on World War II and the immediate postwar period of the late 1940s. 4 5" 16 1.1", 18 20mm. General H. W. Butner arrived San Diego 24 April, and on 10 May made another Pacific cruise which lasted until her return to the West Coast 12 June. She sailed from Marseilles 7 July, via the Panama Canal, for Ulithi and Eniwetok, finally arriving Okinawa 1 September. These materials explore World War II from the perspective of a small town and the North Texas Agricultural College at its heart. General H.W. image files USS General H.W. Please try again. All structured data from the file namespace is available under the. She sailed from Marseilles 7 July, via the Panama Canal, for Ulithi and Eniwetok, finally arriving Okinawa 1 September. This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. Get a FREE case assessment in 4 easy steps. Follow the links below to find similar items on the Portal. Butner.jpg, Crew of the USS General H.W. Tell us if you know the precise location of this item. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Transiting the Panama Canal from New York, she arrived at Yokohama 19 March, and 3 days later began the long trip back to Panama. In 1951 the ship continued to sail from California to Yokohama and Guam in support of the UN war effort in Korea until she left San Francisco for Galveston, Texas, 29 June. Housed within the Fielder House, a two-story community landmark built in 1914 and one of the earliest brick homes in Arlington. She then operated in the Caribbean until 11 April, when she departed for San Diego, California. Unfortunately men on attack transports were exposed to asbestos while aboard these vessels. be presented in chronological order (or as best as can be determined). Check out our Resources for Educators Site! Please try again. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. to improve everyone's access to primary sources online. Sign up for our periodic e-mail newsletter, and get news about our General H. W. Butner began a regular schedule from Brooklyn, New York, to Southampton and Bremerhaven soon afterward, supporting American military commitments in Europe. It's the story of a destroyer CO who fleets up to division and then squadron command after the Imperial Japanese Navy depopulates the navy's senior ranks in those bloody days around Guadalcanal in 1942-43. Learn more. After shakedown in Chesapeake Bay, General H.W. General H.W. She then returned to the United States, arriving Seattle 24 September. Transferred to MSTS under Navy captain and crew in October 1949, she departed for Norfolk via the Panama Canal and Bermuda, arriving 10 January 1950. Butner sailed to La Pallice, France, and to Bremerhaven, where she embarked passengers for New York. Covers should Many veterans who served on the Navy transport ship were exposed to asbestos. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. Partners Butner (6).jpg, Equator crossing on the USS General H.W. 1960, Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2019. Butner in Bombay, India.jpg, Crew of the USS General H.W. Sitemap. , Lulu.com; First Edition (August 31, 2008), Language Fortunately, General H. W. Butner was one of the handful of ships immediately available. Butner was turned over to the Maritime Administration, and in March 1960 entered the National Defense Reserve Fleet, berthed in James River, Va., where she remains ready for reactivation should the need arise. Butner in Bombay, India.jpg. (AP-113: dp. The 4th FIG's pilots primarily conducted counter-air patrols, destroying enemy aircraft whenever possible. Henry W. Butner, born in Pinnacle, N.C., 6 April 1875, graduated from the Military Academy in 1898. She sailed for Boston from California early in 1947 for conversion to a combination dependent and troop transport, emerging 28 June and returning to San Francisco. In the following months she carried troops and dependents to the Mediterranean and back, then departed for the Pacific again 19 February 1952. When asbestos-containing materials tear, peel, or break apart, minute asbestos fibers may readily become airborne. He served in various capacities at posts at home and abroad until 1918 when he sailed for France with the A.E.F. Butner graduated from the Military Academy in 1898. Butner.jpg, Boxing on the USS General H.W. Thus she completed a circuit of the earth, though, in the meantime, she had steamed a distance equal to six times its diameter while supporting wartime operations. Continuing the vital work of ferrying troops to and from the Pacific Theater, General H. W. Butner departed San Pedro 21 October 1944, called at Melbourne, Bombay, Sydney, and Noumea, and returned to San Pedro 7 January 1945. This daring amphibious operation took the Communist troops by surprise and forced them to abandon the ground they had taken in South Korea and to scurry north across the 38th Parallel. Butner in 1944. It offers a great understanding of how things were in the military at that time. General H. W. Butner received two battle stars for Korean service. Butner, a troop transport, during World War II. as a primary source within our collections. Major General Butner died March 13 1937 in Washington, D.C. During the Korean War, she transported troops that would participated in important missions, earning her two battle stars for her service. Butner (12).jpg, Equator crossing on the USS General H.W. I don't know where the Butner ended up, but it is possible this is the ship that my father boarded, which he reports . Jim Gosnell wrote on June 16, 2003 Her prime mission was to ferry troops from the US mainland throughout the Pacific. ; cl. Zoom and Pan the map as needed. Historic newspapers digitized from across the Red River. Butner was one of the handful of ships immediately available. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Take Our Short Assessment & Speak With One Of Our Lawyers In Seconds! This photograph is part of the following collections of related materials. I am in need of a passenger list or manifest showing that we entered the country. The text on the front reads, "U.S.S. The USS Butner, sailed the world taking Art to exotic ports-of-call and war zones in Africa, Australia, China, the Phillipines and many other nations and islands. Publisher THE MUSEUM and are expected to change as more covers are added. Butner.jpg, Capt. Unable to add item to List. General H. W. Butner was launched by the Federal Shipbuilding & Drydock Company of Kearny, New Jersey, 19 September 1943 under Maritime Commission contract for the Army; acquired by the Navy 5 December 1943; placed in ferry commission the same day for transfer to the Maryland Drydock Company of Baltimore, for conversion to a troop transport; and placed in full commission 11 January 1944, Captain A. P. Lawton in command. She arrived in San Pedro 6 October 1944. Butner (4).jpg, Equator crossing on the USS General H.W. 477; trp. After only 3 days in port General H.W. Each page link should be accompanied by a date During the next 2 years she operated in the Pacific between Guam and San Francisco, carrying dependents and servicemen to stations in the Far East. GV various shots of United States Navy troopship USS General H. W. Butner (AP-113) with tugboat on its left side / three quarter front view of USS General H. W. Butner; small boat sails across foreground / crowd of American troops stand on deck arrayed with naval guns and ship drops anchor / crowd of troops stand and wave on ship deck / color guard bearing American flag, United Nations flag and Japan Logistical Command flag stand at attention on quay while marching band lines up into formation in background / various shots of color guards standing at attention with USS General H.W. People and organizations associated with either the creation of this photograph or its content. Keywords: Entry: 34899 Subject: PHOTOS AND INFORMATION WANTED. USS Butner "I hated to leave my family," he said. The Portal to Texas History, Butner (13).jpg, Equator crossing on the USS General H.W. What responsibilities do I have when using this photograph? Call today and get your FREE Case Review!888-362-6890, More Than $3 Billion Recovered For Our Clients. General H. W. Butner made one more voyage before the end of the Pacific war, redeploying troops from the European Theater. Unique identifying numbers for this photograph in the Portal or other systems. Copy negative of U.S.S. Get A FREE Claim Review In 4 Easy Steps. She promptly returned to Guam with vitally needed troops; returned to the West Coast for more troops; and headed for Japan, arriving Yokohama 31 August to prepare for the Inchon landing. The USS Genreal H W Butner was launched at the height of WWII, and was decommissioned in 1960. During his service on the Western front, Butner took part in operations at St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. She was sold for scrap for $604,050 to Luria Brother and Co. on 17 November 1976, and scrapped in Taiwan the next year. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Do you have a case? Transiting the Panama Canal from New York, she arrived at Yokohama 19 March, and 3 days later began the long trip back to Panama. She was redesignated T-AP-113 in October 1949. I was assigned to the 443rd Ord Ammunition Company then headquartered at Munster, Germany (near Darmstadt) with ASPs in Vilseck, Wildflecken, Hohenfels as well as Munster. An experienced attorney will be available to discuss your potential lawsuit, and to answer any questions you may have about the connection between asbestos exposure and deadly cancers such as mesothelioma, or your legal rights. Butner (2).jpg, Equator crossing on the USS General H.W. General H.W. I had a great time and intend to go again next year. Originally called The Cemetery Society at its founding in 1887, its mission has been to gather and preserve historical materials relating to the founding and growth of the city. : Transferred to MSTS under Navy captain and crew in October 1949, she departed for Norfolk via the Panama Canal and Bermuda, arriving 10 January 1950. Veteran C. Young. Creator: Unknown. We don't have a photo! For partners and peer institutions seeking information about Faqs Keywords: USS General H.W. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. She then returned to the United States, arriving Seattle 24 September. The far-ranging transport departed France with troops 12 June, and arrived back in Norfolk 20 June. is part of the collection entitled: Departing San Francisco 17 February, she brought troops to Finschafen, Hollandia, Leyte, Manus Island, Guadalcanal, and many other islands, as the amphibious advance through the Pacific reached its final phase. Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2014, i came over to usa 1960. i was adopted. They proceeded to Friedberg, West Germany which was to be their home for the next two years. General John Pope; T. P2-S2-R2). After only 3 days in port General H. W. Butner sailed again, this time eastward to the West Coast. U.S. Continuing the vital work of ferrying troops to and from the Pacific theater, General H. W. Butner departed San Pedro 21 October 1944, called at Melbourne, Bombay, Sidney, and Noumea, and returned to San Pedro 7 January 1945. Free shipping for many products! After shakedown in Chesapeake Bay, General H. W. Butner sailed 23 February 1944 from Norfolk, Virginia carrying troops to Morocco. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. General H.W. Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2015. Butner.jpg, USS General H. W. Butner (AP-113) at anchor in 1952.jpg, USS General H.W. She promptly returned to Guam with vitally needed troops; returned to the West Coast for more troops; and headed for Japan, arriving Yokohama 31 August to prepare for the Inchon landing. Researchers, educators, and students may find this photograph useful in their work. She returned to San Francisco 12 May, departed 20 May for the Panama Canal, and from there steamed to Le Havre, France. 37-09360 [2] GNIS feature ID. Butner (1).jpg, Equator crossing on the USS General H.W. The far-ranging transport departed France with troops 12 June, and arrived back in Norfolk 20 June. We've been unable to identify the creator(s) of this photograph. Butner, a troop transport, during World War II. Butner 4.jpg, Japanese American soldiers on board the USS General H.W. for each entry in the "Ship Name and Designation History" section). From the Canal Zone, General H.W. Butner.jpg, Target practice on the USS General H.W. Comments: I am looking for anyone who might have some information about where the USS Butner docked on June 1,1956. Butner.jpg 985 773; 253 KB standards, project requests, and our services. Housed within the Fielder House, a two-story community landmark built in 1914 and one of the earliest brick homes in Arlington. available in multiple sizes, descriptive and downloadable metadata available in other formats, /ark:/67531/metapth348937/metadata.untl.xml, /ark:/67531/metapth348937/metadata.dc.rdf, /ark:/67531/metapth348937/metadata.dc.xml, /oai/?verb=GetRecord&metadataPrefix=oai_dc&identifier=info:ark/67531/metapth348937, /ark:/67531/metapth348937/metadata.mets.xml, /stats/stats.json?ark=ark:/67531/metapth348937, https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth348937/. If you have images or information to add to this page, then either has the same classification, then they should be further sorted by date of earliest The transport then retraced her steps to Melbourne and Bombay, arriving off the Indian coast 26 August. 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