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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.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Signal Corps)

    Division:

    U.S. Armed Forces Western Pacific

    Action Date:

    November 1944 – June 1946
    War Department, General Orders No. 125 (October 24, 1946)

    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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Signal Corps)

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1944
    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.