The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private John T. Greene (ASN: US-55106997), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 3 September 1951 in the vicinity of Taeusan, Korea. On this date Private Greene, medical aidman, was attached to a friendly unit, during its assault on enemy positions on Hill 1179. In the course of this action, Private Greene advanced through the intense hostile fire to administer aid to the wounded men who were hit in the first few minutes of the operation. Upon observing a wounded soldier lying in a shell hole which was half filled with water, Private Greene, kneeling on the edge of the hole, pulled the man to him and, using his own body as a shield for his wounded comrade, administered aid. Despite the continuous enemy fire, Private Greene refused to seek cover and continued to expose himself, rendering aid to his wounded comrades, until he was fatally wounded by enemy fire. His selfless devotion to duty and comrades undoubtedly saved the lives of many men who might otherwise have died of their wounds. Private Greene’s example of individual bravery instilled confidence within the men of his unit and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.