US Air Force 1LT James Michael Butler, Vietnam Veteran and native of Pensacola Beach, Florida.
US Air Force First Lieutenant James Michael Butler was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Air Force Reserve, 1LT Butler served our country until July 24th, 1970 in Quang Ngai, South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was married. It was reported that James died when his plane crashed. His body was recovered. James was born on November 18th, 1946 in Pensacola Beach, Florida. 1LT Butler is on panel 08W, line 048 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.
Jim, do you remember my flying with you as part of my check-out over the Ho Chi Minh Trail? You dazzled me with your performance in supporting the rescue of a Special Forces team in trouble. Your example set a high standard that I struggled to achieve as I gained experience. Your tragic death was my introduction to the harsh realities of war. I was selected to be your Summary Courts Officer. It cut into my soul to have to ship your personal effects back to your heartbroken wife. May your rest be peaceful. Timothy Eby, Route 2, Box 8BB, Hico, TX 76457.
First Lieutenant, James Michael Butler, was, from Pensacola Beach, Florida and born on 18 November 1946. He was 23 and married when he died. He was a Covey, Forward Air Controller, assigned to the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron at Da Nang and flying out of Duc Co six miles from the Cambodian border and 25 miles southwest of Pleiku. Lt Butler had just taken off in OV-10A when he was hit by ground fire and crashed. He had served 155 days in combat. His body was recovered and his name is located at Panel 08W, Line 048 on the Vietnam Memorial. I'm almost certain I brought you back to Bein Hoa then waited until a Caribou picked you up to take you on to Saigon before you went home. I seldom asked about the folks heading home but you and I were about the same age. I was a C130 pilot and identified with you and wanted to make sure you had the best ride possible. When they diverted me into Bein Hoa for a high priority mission, I would not leave you there until I saw them place you on a Caribou for the rest of your trip to Saigon. I said good bye and went on with the war. That's just how it was wasn't it? God, rest your soul. Roy Spencer, Vietnam Veteran, Air Force Pilot, FAC.
I still miss my friend Jimmy. i remember when we got the news of his death, another sad day for us all. Kenny Matthews, Covey 578.
1LT James Michael Butler served as a First Lieutenant with the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron, 504th Tactical Air Support Group, 7th Air Force, United States Air Force, Vietnam.
He was awarded US Air Force Pilots Wings Insignia, The Air Medal with Devices, The National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Vietnam Campaign Medal and The Vietnamese Gallantry Cross Unit Citation.
US Air Force First Lieutenant James Michael Butler was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Air Force Reserve, 1LT Butler served our country until July 24th, 1970 in Quang Ngai, South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was married. It was reported that James died when his plane crashed. His body was recovered. James was born on November 18th, 1946 in Pensacola Beach, Florida. 1LT Butler is on panel 08W, line 048 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.
Jim, do you remember my flying with you as part of my check-out over the Ho Chi Minh Trail? You dazzled me with your performance in supporting the rescue of a Special Forces team in trouble. Your example set a high standard that I struggled to achieve as I gained experience. Your tragic death was my introduction to the harsh realities of war. I was selected to be your Summary Courts Officer. It cut into my soul to have to ship your personal effects back to your heartbroken wife. May your rest be peaceful. Timothy Eby, Route 2, Box 8BB, Hico, TX 76457.
First Lieutenant, James Michael Butler, was, from Pensacola Beach, Florida and born on 18 November 1946. He was 23 and married when he died. He was a Covey, Forward Air Controller, assigned to the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron at Da Nang and flying out of Duc Co six miles from the Cambodian border and 25 miles southwest of Pleiku. Lt Butler had just taken off in OV-10A when he was hit by ground fire and crashed. He had served 155 days in combat. His body was recovered and his name is located at Panel 08W, Line 048 on the Vietnam Memorial. I'm almost certain I brought you back to Bein Hoa then waited until a Caribou picked you up to take you on to Saigon before you went home. I seldom asked about the folks heading home but you and I were about the same age. I was a C130 pilot and identified with you and wanted to make sure you had the best ride possible. When they diverted me into Bein Hoa for a high priority mission, I would not leave you there until I saw them place you on a Caribou for the rest of your trip to Saigon. I said good bye and went on with the war. That's just how it was wasn't it? God, rest your soul. Roy Spencer, Vietnam Veteran, Air Force Pilot, FAC.
I still miss my friend Jimmy. i remember when we got the news of his death, another sad day for us all. Kenny Matthews, Covey 578.
1LT James Michael Butler served as a First Lieutenant with the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron, 504th Tactical Air Support Group, 7th Air Force, United States Air Force, Vietnam.
He was awarded US Air Force Pilots Wings Insignia, The Air Medal with Devices, The National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Vietnam Campaign Medal and The Vietnamese Gallantry Cross Unit Citation.
US Air Force 1LT James Michael Butler, Vietnam Veteran and native of Pensacola Beach, Florida.
US Air Force First Lieutenant James Michael Butler was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Air Force Reserve, 1LT Butler served our country until July 24th, 1970 in Quang Ngai, South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was married. It was reported that James died when his plane crashed. His body was recovered. James was born on November 18th, 1946 in Pensacola Beach, Florida. 1LT Butler is on panel 08W, line 048 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.
Jim, do you remember my flying with you as part of my check-out over the Ho Chi Minh Trail? You dazzled me with your performance in supporting the rescue of a Special Forces team in trouble. Your example set a high standard that I struggled to achieve as I gained experience. Your tragic death was my introduction to the harsh realities of war. I was selected to be your Summary Courts Officer. It cut into my soul to have to ship your personal effects back to your heartbroken wife. May your rest be peaceful. Timothy Eby, Route 2, Box 8BB, Hico, TX 76457.
First Lieutenant, James Michael Butler, was, from Pensacola Beach, Florida and born on 18 November 1946. He was 23 and married when he died. He was a Covey, Forward Air Controller, assigned to the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron at Da Nang and flying out of Duc Co six miles from the Cambodian border and 25 miles southwest of Pleiku. Lt Butler had just taken off in OV-10A when he was hit by ground fire and crashed. He had served 155 days in combat. His body was recovered and his name is located at Panel 08W, Line 048 on the Vietnam Memorial. I'm almost certain I brought you back to Bein Hoa then waited until a Caribou picked you up to take you on to Saigon before you went home. I seldom asked about the folks heading home but you and I were about the same age. I was a C130 pilot and identified with you and wanted to make sure you had the best ride possible. When they diverted me into Bein Hoa for a high priority mission, I would not leave you there until I saw them place you on a Caribou for the rest of your trip to Saigon. I said good bye and went on with the war. That's just how it was wasn't it? God, rest your soul. Roy Spencer, Vietnam Veteran, Air Force Pilot, FAC.
I still miss my friend Jimmy. i remember when we got the news of his death, another sad day for us all. Kenny Matthews, Covey 578.
1LT James Michael Butler served as a First Lieutenant with the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron, 504th Tactical Air Support Group, 7th Air Force, United States Air Force, Vietnam.
He was awarded US Air Force Pilots Wings Insignia, The Air Medal with Devices, The National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Vietnam Campaign Medal and The Vietnamese Gallantry Cross Unit Citation.
US Air Force First Lieutenant James Michael Butler was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Air Force Reserve, 1LT Butler served our country until July 24th, 1970 in Quang Ngai, South Vietnam. He was 23 years old and was married. It was reported that James died when his plane crashed. His body was recovered. James was born on November 18th, 1946 in Pensacola Beach, Florida. 1LT Butler is on panel 08W, line 048 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.
Jim, do you remember my flying with you as part of my check-out over the Ho Chi Minh Trail? You dazzled me with your performance in supporting the rescue of a Special Forces team in trouble. Your example set a high standard that I struggled to achieve as I gained experience. Your tragic death was my introduction to the harsh realities of war. I was selected to be your Summary Courts Officer. It cut into my soul to have to ship your personal effects back to your heartbroken wife. May your rest be peaceful. Timothy Eby, Route 2, Box 8BB, Hico, TX 76457.
First Lieutenant, James Michael Butler, was, from Pensacola Beach, Florida and born on 18 November 1946. He was 23 and married when he died. He was a Covey, Forward Air Controller, assigned to the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron at Da Nang and flying out of Duc Co six miles from the Cambodian border and 25 miles southwest of Pleiku. Lt Butler had just taken off in OV-10A when he was hit by ground fire and crashed. He had served 155 days in combat. His body was recovered and his name is located at Panel 08W, Line 048 on the Vietnam Memorial. I'm almost certain I brought you back to Bein Hoa then waited until a Caribou picked you up to take you on to Saigon before you went home. I seldom asked about the folks heading home but you and I were about the same age. I was a C130 pilot and identified with you and wanted to make sure you had the best ride possible. When they diverted me into Bein Hoa for a high priority mission, I would not leave you there until I saw them place you on a Caribou for the rest of your trip to Saigon. I said good bye and went on with the war. That's just how it was wasn't it? God, rest your soul. Roy Spencer, Vietnam Veteran, Air Force Pilot, FAC.
I still miss my friend Jimmy. i remember when we got the news of his death, another sad day for us all. Kenny Matthews, Covey 578.
1LT James Michael Butler served as a First Lieutenant with the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron, 504th Tactical Air Support Group, 7th Air Force, United States Air Force, Vietnam.
He was awarded US Air Force Pilots Wings Insignia, The Air Medal with Devices, The National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Vietnam Campaign Medal and The Vietnamese Gallantry Cross Unit Citation.
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