AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Korea
MODEL:  B-26

Citation:  1.) The Distinguished Flying Cross while a Navigator/ Bombardier of a B-26 attack bomber on an intruder mission the night of 11 March 1952 to attack targets and obtain reconnaissance on the enemy's main supply routes between Sunan and Sinanju, Korea, First Lieutenant Butler distinguished himself by extraordinary achievement and demonstrated outstanding airmanship and superior navigational ability in directing his aircraft on this armed reconnaissance mission. Sighting two enemy locomotives and twenty boxcars, he immediately directed the pilot on a series of successful bombing and low level strafing runs on this lucrative target. Despite the intense enemy anti-aircraft fire in the target area, these aggressive attacks were pressed until one locomotive and one box car were enveloped in flames and the other locomotive was heavily damaged. This remarkably successful effort denied the enemy the use of essential supplies and equipment. By his outstanding courage and ability, Lieutenant Butler has brought great credit upon himself, his organization and the United States Air Force. Paul A. Butler is a member of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society.