The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Signal Corps) James W. Green, Jr. (ASN: 0-16774), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chief Signal Officer, U.S. Armed Forces, Western Pacific, during the period from November 1944 to June 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Green reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier General [then Colonel]Action Date:
March 4, 1947 – August 31, 1957
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 58 (November 27, 1957)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General [then Colonel] James William Green, Jr. (ASN: 0-16774), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 4 March 1947 to 31 August 1957.
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Legion of Merit
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Signal Corps) James William Green, Jr. (ASN: 0-16774), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1942 to 1944.