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Beauregard Parish Library
Knowledge, Growth, Imagination |
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Beginning Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 the Beauregard Parish Library will reopen with limited services and hours. See branch hours and service details here. Computer use is limited and by appointment only. Patrons can schedule appointments online here or by calling 337-463-6217 or in-person by asking a library clerk. Appointments are set at 45-minute intervals. No consecutive appointments for 1 person. Thank you for your patience as we work to restore services safely.
Click here to check out our Summer Reading Program 2020 website |
| Date of Birth: | September 3, 1918 |
| Place of Birth: | Broadlands, Louisiana |
| Date of Death: | August 10, 1942 |
| Burial Site: | Lost at sea |
| Address of Record: | Route 2, Box 133, DeRidder, LA |
| Spouse: | None |
| Children: | None |
| Parents: | Willis Melvin Butler and Hazel Myrl Michael Butler |
| Siblings: | Willis Melvin Butler Jr., Rosemary Granberry, Asa Sherman Butler, Robert M. S. Butler, Melba Hope Seaman, Frances Dell Manning, Leeodra Quay Regner, & Victoria Myrl (Micky) Bailey |
| School(s): | Longville and DeRidder |
| Interests: | Fishing |
| Branch: | U. S. Navy |
| Rank: | Gunners Mate 3rd Class |
| Serial Number: | xc3356823 |
| Decorations: | 
Purple Heart |
| Unit: | USS Astoria (CL/CA-34) |
| Battle or Circumstance: | The Battle of Savo Island |
| Circumstances of Death: | Killed in Action |
| Comments: | While protecting the landings of reinforcements in the Tulagi-Guadalcanal area – resulting in the sinking of the sister ships USS Astoria, USS Vincennes, and USS Quincy – also the Australian cruiser Canberra. |
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