by Butler until power was regained, and assisted in driving off two more Japanese planes. The next day, Butler proceeded to Kerama Retto for temporary repairs. She arrived in the United States on 26 August and was decommissioned on 8 November 1945. She was sold for scrapping on 10 January 1948. Awards Butler received the Navy Unit Commendation for her service in the Okinawa operation and four battle stars for her World War II service. References External links navsource.org: USS Butler hazegray.org: USS Butler World War II destroyers of the United States Ships built in Philadelphia 1942 ships Gleaves-class destroyers of the United States Navy