Butler, James A., SgtMaj

Deceased
 
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Final Rank
Sergeant Major
Last MOS
9999-Sergeant Major/First Sergeant
Last MOSGroup
 Specific Billet MOS
Primary Unit
1994-1994, 9999, USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20)
Service Years
1964 - 1994
Voice Edition
Sergeant Major
Seven Hash Marks

 Last Photo 
 Personal Details 



Home State
Minnesota
Minnesota
 Year of Birth
1947
 
The current guardian of this Remembrance Page is GySgt John Rush (MTWS Asst Chief Admin).

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This Remembrance Profile was originally created by SgtMaj James Butler (SharpBlade 10) - Deceased
 
Contact Info
Home Town
Jacksonville		 Last Address
Jacksonville
Date of Passing
Sep 03, 2015		  

 Official Badges 

USMC Retired Pin (30 Years)


 Unofficial Badges 

Order of the Golden Dragon Marine Recruiter Shellback Bluenose


 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
2nd Marine Division AssociationDisabled American Veterans (DAV)United States Seagoing Marine AssociationMickey Finn; Detachment 333
Marine Corps Heritage FoundationMarine Corps Association and Foundation (MCA&F)TWS Memorial TeamMTWS Memorial A-Team
TWS Honor Roll
  1994, 2nd Marine Division Association
  1995, Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
  1996, United States Seagoing Marine Association
  2003, Marine Corps League, Mickey Finn; Detachment 333 (Immediate Past Golden Rodent) (Triangle, Virginia)
  2003, Marine Corps Heritage Foundation
  2008, Marine Corps Association and Foundation (MCA&F)
  2013, TWS Memorial Team
  2013, MTWS Memorial A-Team
  2019, TWS Honor Roll



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 Tributes from Members  
Jim Butler posted by Caldwell, Larry E. (HKT, Ed, Eddie), SSgt 3491 
SgtMaj.James Butler posted by 03 Shaver, John J.., Jr. (Rebel 1-0), Sgt -Deceased 
From Andy Boyko posted by 00 Short, Diane (TWS Admin) 5848 
From Bill Dolloff GySgt (Ret) posted by TWS, Chief Admin A., PO1 904 
PRAYERS OUT3 posted by Smith, Jack C., Sgt 28
Marine posted by 63 Dolloff, Bill (Bull Dog), GySgt 4
friend posted by 30 Murphy, David, Jr., Sgt 20
Obituary posted by 00 Short, Diane (TWS Admin) 5848 
Rest In Peace posted by 60 Mantelli, Rita, Sgt 50
Sad News posted by 03 Madagan, Joseph A. (Madman), Sgt 113
 Photo Album   (More...) 


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Air Crew Wings
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 Enlisted/Officer Basic Training
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  1964, Boot Camp (Parris Island, SC), K/296
 Unit Assignments
Infantry Training Regiment, Training Command (WWII), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, NCMarine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton3rd Force Service Regiment, 3rd Marine DivisionUSS Talladega (APA-208)
FLSG-AIII Marine Amphibious Force (III MAF)8th Communication BattalionSupporting Arms Det, U.S. Naval Amphibious School (Staff) Naval Amphibious Base (NAB)
Transportation UnitsFleet Marine Force Atlantic (FMFLANT)Recruiting Station Oklahoma City, OKRecruiting Units
12th Marine Regiment1st Battalion, 2nd Marines (1/2)Marine Amphibious Units/Brigades (MAU/MAB)2nd Marine Division
USMC (United States Marine Corps)Marine Detachment (MARDET) USS Nimitz (CVN-68)Recruiting Station Albany, NYMarine Aircraft Group 29 (MAG-29)
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 162 (HMM-162)26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)10th Marine RegimentII Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF)
USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20)
  1965-1965, 9900, Infantry Training Regiment, Training Command (WWII), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, NC
  1965-1965, 2500, Communications Company, Headquarters (HQ) Battalion, 2nd Marine Division
  1965-1965, 2531, 2nd Replacement Company, Staging Battalion
  1965-1966, 2531, Headquarters & Service Company (H&S), 3rd Force Service Regiment
  1966-1966, 2531, USS Talladega (APA-208)
  1966-1966, 2531, Headquarters & Service Company (H&S), FLSG-A
  1966-1966, 2531, III Marine Amphibious Force (III MAF)
  1966-1966, USS Washoe County (LST-1165)
  1966-1966, 2531, FLSG-A
  1966-1967, 2531, 8th Communication Battalion
  1967-1967, 2531, USS Guam (LPH-9)
  1967-1969, 2531, Supporting Arms Det, U.S. Naval Amphibious School (Staff) Naval Amphibious Base (NAB)
  1969-1970, 0849, Supporting Arms Det, U.S. Naval Amphibious School (Staff) Naval Amphibious Base (NAB)
  1970-1971, 2591, 1st Motor Transport Battalion
  1971-1971, 2537, Headquarters & Service Company (H&S), 1st Medical Battalion
  1971-1971, 2537, Naval Hospital (NAVHOSP) Portsmouth VA, US Navy
  1971-1973, 2537, LFTCLANT
  1973-1973, 2537, LFTCLANT
  1973-1977, 8411, Recruiting Station Oklahoma City, OK
  1974-1976, 8411, Officer Selection Office (OSO) Oklahoma City, OK
  1976-1977, 8411, Recruiting Station Oklahoma City, OK
  1977-1978, 2537, Headquarters Battery, 12th Marine Regiment
  1978-1978, 2591, Marine Corps Communications-Electronics School (Cadre)
  1978-1981, 2591, Headquarters & Service Company (H&S), 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines (1/2)
  1980-1980, 2591, USS Saipan (LHA-2)
  1980-1980, 36th Marine Amphibious Unit (MAU)
  1981-1983, 2581, 2nd Marine Division
  1983-1986, 9999, Inspector-Instructor (I&I) Staff Midwest City, OK
  1986-1988, 9999, Marine Detachment (MARDET) USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
  1988-1988, 9999, Marine Detachment (MARDET) USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
  1988-1990, 9999, Recruiting Station Albany, NY
  1990-1991, MAG HQ, Marine Aircraft Group 29 (MAG-29)
  1990-1992, 9999, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 162 (HMM-162)
  1991-1991, 9999, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)
  1991-1991, 9999, USS Wasp (LHD-1)
  1992-1992, 9999, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)
  1992-1992, 9999, USS Iwo Jima (LPH-2)
  1992-1993, 9999, 10th Marine Regiment
  1993-1994, 9999, II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF)
  1994-1994, 9999, USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20)
 Formal Schools and Courses
  1965-1965, (2533) Radio Telegraph Operators Course (Montford Point, NC, United States)
  1965-1965, Field Radio Operator Course (Camp Hansen, Okinawa, United States)
  1973-1973, Recruiters School (MCRD San Diego, California)
  1981-1981, Interservice Radio Frequency Mgt School (Scott Air Force Base, Illinois)
  1983-1983, SNCO Academy Advanced/Career Course (Quantico, Virginia)
  1991-1991, Aerial Gunner/Observer School (LF6F 2-91 Med Cruise, United States)
 Combat and Non-Combat Operations
  1966-1966 Vietnam War/Counteroffensive Campaign (1965-66)/Operation Orange
  1966-1966 Vietnam War/Counteroffensive Phase II Campaign (1966-67)/Operation Deckhouse II
  1966-1967 Vietnam War/Counteroffensive Phase II Campaign (1966-67)
  1966-1967 Vietnam War/Counteroffensive Phase II Campaign (1966-67)/Operation Prairie
  1969-1970 Vietnam War/Winter-Spring 1970 Campaign
  1969-1970 Vietnam War/Winter-Spring 1970 Campaign
  1970-1971 Vietnam War/Counteroffensive Phase VII Campaign (1970-71)
  1971-1971 Vietnam War/Consolidation I Campaign (1971)
  1971-1971 Vietnam War/Consolidation I Campaign (1971)
  1986-1987 Training Exercise - Northern Wedding '86
  1991-1991 Gulf War/Liberation and Defense of Kuwait/Operation Desert Storm
  1991-1991 Operation Provide Comfort (Iraq)
  1992-1996 Operation Provide Promise (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
  1993-1993 Training Exercise - Battle Griffin '93
  1993-1993 Training Exercise - Ocean Venture '93
  1993-1993 Operation Deny Flight (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
 Colleges Attended
Oklahoma City UniversityCity Colleges of ChicagoUniversity of Georgia
  1985-1986, Oklahoma City University
  1986-1987, City Colleges of Chicago
  1992-1992, Others/Not Listed
  2003-2006, University of Georgia
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