Miltonberger, Butler Buchanan
- Date of birth:
- August 31st, 1897 (North Platte/Nebraska, United States)
- Date of death:
- March 23rd, 1977 (North Platte/Nebraska, United States)
- Service number:
- O-197801
- Nationality:
- American
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Bronze Star Medal (BSM)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Colonel
- Unit:
- 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army
Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 31 (12 September 1944).
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Colonel
- Unit:
- 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army
- Awarded on:
- November 23rd, 1944
Colonel Butler B. Miltonberger, O-197801, Infantry, United States Army, for gallantry in action in the vicinity of Hill 316 south of *** [Morhange], France, on 14 November 1944. When a battalion was without its regular commander due to wounds, Colonel Miltonberger went forward to personally inspire the battalion in the capture of Hill 316. The occupation of this hill was essential as it was the key terrain feature in the vicinity of *** [Morhange], and its capture meant the eventual fall of the city. Colonel Miltonberger exposed himself to small arms, artillery and tank fire in order to inspire his men forward, which action contributed to the immediate capture of Hill 316. Colonel Miltonberger’s gallantry and his loyal devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States.
Entered military service from Nebraska.
Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 53 (23 November 1944).
Entered military service from Nebraska.
Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 53 (23 November 1944).
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Colonel
- Unit:
- 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army
Entered military service from Nebraska.
This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 57 (18 December 1944).
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Colonel
- Unit:
- Commanding Officer 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army
Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 15 (26 February 1945).
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Brigadier General
- Unit:
- 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army
Entered military service from Nebraska.
This award was obtained in the form of a second Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 65 (4 December 1945).
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Colonel
- Unit:
- Commanding Officer 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Butler Buchanan Miltonberger (ASN: 0-197801), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Miltonberger and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
Awarded with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Major General
- Unit:
- Chief of the National Guard Bureau
- Awarded on:
- October 24th, 1947
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Butler B. Miltonberger (ASN: 0-197801), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility from February 1946 to August 1947.
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 10 (October 24, 1947)
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Butler B. Miltonberger (ASN: 0-197801), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility from February 1946 to August 1947.
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 10 (October 24, 1947)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Chevalier de l' Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Officier in de Orde van Oranje Nassau met zwaarden (ON.4x)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Croix de Guerre 1940-1945
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
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