John Green (US Army officer)
- John Green (US Army officer)
Infobox Military Person
name= John Green
born= birth date|1825|11|20
died= death date and age|1908|11|22|1825|11|20
placeofbirth= Wurttemberg, Germany
placeofdeath= Boise, Idaho
placeofburial=
caption= John Green, Medal of Honor recipient
nickname=
allegiance= United States of America
branch= United States Army
serviceyears= 1846-1889
rank= Lieutenant Colonel|
commands= First U. S. Cavalry Regiment
unit= "Mounted Rifles", Cavalry
battles= Mexican-American War Battle of Antietam First Battle of the Stronghold
awards= Medal of Honor
laterwork=
Lieutenant Colonel John Green (20 November 1825–22 November 1908) was a United States cavalry officer, who was awarded a Medal of Honor for his bravery and leadership at the First Battle of the Stronghold during the Modoc War. Here, his men displayed a reluctance to fight Modoc warriors, who had been inflicting casualties on their unit. Green left cover, and, standing in full view of the Modoc warriors, proceeded to pace in front of his men, slapping his gloves in his palm for emphasis. Although exposed to enemy fire, Green survived, although he was injured, and remained in command. He earlier fought in the Mexican-American War as a Sergeant.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and Organization: Major, 1st U.S. Cavalry. Place and Date: At the Lava Beds, Calif., 17 January 1873. Entered Service At: Ohio. Birth: Germany. Date of Issue: 18 November 1897.
Citation:
:In order to reassure his command, this officer, in the most fearless manner and exposed to very great danger, walked in front of the line; the command, thus encouraged, advanced over the lava upon the Indians who were concealed among the rocks.
ee also
*List of Medal of Honor recipients
*List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Indian Wars
References
* [http://inghro.state.id.us/museum/Newsletter/4thQtr1999.htm "Pass In Review"] , Idaho Military Historical Society.
External links
* [http://www.homeofheroes.com/gravesites/states/pages_go/green_john.html John Green's Gravesite]
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NAME= Green, John
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SHORT DESCRIPTION= United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
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