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Gerald Green was shot down five times in AH-1 Cobra gun ships and twice flying OH-6 Light Observation Helicopters. He received 3 Silver Stars, 4 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 4 Purple Hearts, and a total of 64 Air Medals.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Chief Warrant Officer (WO-2)

    Batallion:

    2d Squadron

    Regiment:

    17th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    February 18, 1971

    Headquarters, U.S. Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 1719 (May 19, 1971)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Chief Warrant Officer (WO-2) Gerald Douglas Green, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Troop A, 2d Squadron, 17th Cavalry, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile). Chief Warrant Officer Two Green distinguished himself while commanding a helicopter gunship during a visual reconnaissance mission in the Republic of Laos. While reconnoitering the area for location of enemy supply routes, the lead helicopter was shot down in close proximity of a large enemy force. Realizing that the North Vietnamese would capture the downed pilots, Warrant Officer Green attempted a rescue. After firing his rockets upon the onrushing enemy troops, he lowered his aircraft to the ground amid intense enemy fire. As the enemy soldiers approached to within fifteen meters of the crash site, Mister Green commenced firing his turret guns, suppressing their advance until the two injured pilots were aboard. Although sustaining several hits, Mister Green maintained control of his crippled aircraft and flew his wounded comrades to safety. Chief Warrant Officer Two Green’s extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Chief Warrant Officer (WO-2)

    Batallion:

    2d Squadron

    Regiment:

    17th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Chief Warrant Officer (WO-2) Gerald Douglas Green, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving as a Helicopter Gunship Pilot with Troop A, 2d Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Chief Warrant Officer (WO-2)

    Batallion:

    2d Squadron

    Regiment:

    17th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Chief Warrant Officer (WO-2) Gerald Douglas Green, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving as a Helicopter Gunship Pilot with Troop A, 2d Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Chief Warrant Officer (WO-2)

    Batallion:

    2d Squadron

    Regiment:

    17th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Chief Warrant Officer (WO-2) Gerald Douglas Green, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving as a Helicopter Gunship Pilot with Troop A, 2d Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.