SGT WILLIAM R BUTTON T-AK 3012

Ship Name and Designation History

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2nd Lt. John P. Bobo Class Container & Roll-on/Roll-off Prepositioning Ship
Built by General Dynamics
Laid down in November 1984 and launched in May 1986


1. SGT. WILLIAM R. BUTTON AK-3012
Acquired in June 1986 by the Maritime Administration for operation by American Overseas Marine


2. USNS SGT. WILLIAM R. BUTTON T-AK-3012
Purchased by the Military Sealift Command 17 January 2006

Still in operation

 

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Locy Type 2 FPO AP 96595 Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia

2007-03-08 to 2007-03-08

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Other Information

NAMESAKE - Sergeant William Robert Button, USMC (December 3, 1895 – April 15, 1921)
Sgt Button's Medal of Honor citation - "For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in actual conflict with the enemy near GRANDE RIVIERE Republic of Haiti, on the night of October 31st-November 1st, 1919, resulting in the death of Charlemagne Peralte, the supreme bandit chief in the Republic of Haiti, and the killing and capture and dispersal of about twelve hundred (1200) of his outlaw followers. Corporal William R. Button not only distinguished himself by his excellent judgment and leadership, but unhesitatingly exposed himself to great personal danger, when the slightest error would have forfeited not only his life but the lives of the detachments of Gendarmerie under his command. The successful termination of his mission will undoubtedly prove of untold value to the Republic of Haiti."

 

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