Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 1995-03-10
Invested on: 1995-05-31
Sergeant Butler was a field engineer section commander in Croatia, when, on three separate occasions in October and December 1994, he was personally responsible for clearing mines during most trying conditions. Due to his actions, his battalion was able to establish its presence in a previously unpassable area, the United Nations Force was able to occupy and sustain a new presence in a vital area, and two casualties of a mine explosion were successfully evacuated. Throughout, he demonstrated the highest standard of professionalism, skill and devotion to duty.