The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit in the Degree of Officer to Staff Sergeant James C. Green (ASN: 18058542), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in designing and fabricating, during the month of December 1942, a new type of machine gun mount. Working long and arduous hours in cooperation with another soldier, he perfected the highly successful new type armament, thus undoubtedly aiding in the successful completion of many operational missions since its adoption. The initiative, skill, and craftsmanship displayed by Sergeant Green reflect credit upon himself and the armed forces of the United States.