Kenneth John Butcher

Age: 26
Branch: USN
Rank(s): FA, MM2, MM1
Unit(s): UDT11, ST1, NSWDG
Station: Dam Neck, VA

Fallen on: 23 Oct 1983
Location: Pt Salinas, Grenada
Era: Cold War
Campaign: Operation Urgent Fury

Medals & Commendations: Purple Heart, Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Expert Rifle Medal, Expert Pistol Medal

Hometown: West Islip, NY

Details:
MM1 Butcher drowned off Pt. Salinas in Grenada, following a parachute jump at night.