Christopher P. Butler

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Christopher P. Butler (1403463), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Headquarters and Service Company, 2d Battalion, 12th Marines, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on October 20, 1966. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Staff Sergeant Butler upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.