The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant David J. Greene (ASN: 34812686), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, France, on 19 November 1944. When his unit, which was attached to a rifle company, was pinned to position by heavy enemy fire, and one of the machine guns jammed and left only one heavy machine gun in action against the enemy, Sergeant Greene, a squad leader, cradled his weapon in his arms and advanced against the enemy up a steep hill. He so skillfully directed his fire against the Germans that he neutralized two machine gun nests and inflicted heavy casualties among the German troops. He was later wounded but refused evacuation until the mission had been completed. Sergeant Greene’s courage, bravery and gallant actions reflect credit upon his character and training as a soldier.