Arthur BELL Butler

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Arthur Bell Butler (0-29783), Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with the 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. Major Butler distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces near Soi-ri, Korea, on 25 August 1950. When a Republic of Korea unit was to relieve elements of his battalion which had secured a line of departure, Major Butler while observing the relief, found that heavy enemy action was delaying the movement of the Korean unit and impeding the planned attack. He went forward despite the hostile fire to coordinate the friendly action and help press the attack. Heedless of the enemy small-arms, machine-gun and artillery fire, he moved calmly among the troops, organizing the units and inspiring the men by his courage and confidence. While continuing his mission he was mortally wounded by an enemy shell.
Headquarters, Eighth U.S. Army, Korea: General Orders No. 136 (October 26, 1950)