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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Armor) Lawrence Vivans Greene (ASN: 0-23872), United States Army, for in action while serving as Commanding Officer of a Tank Battalion of the 1st Armored Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa, in 1943. Without regard to his personal safety, Captain Greene exposed himself to heavy enemy artillery fire to go to and administer first aid to a wounded comrade. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Greene, 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.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Armor)

    Division:

    V Corps

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Armor) Lawrence Vivans Greene (ASN: 0-23872), United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, FIFTH Corps, from 1968 to 1969.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Armor)

    Division:

    Army Combat Development Command

    Action Date:

    1965 – 1967
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Armor) Lawrence Vivans Greene (ASN: 0-23872), 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 with the Armor Agency, Army Combat Development Command, from 1965 to 1967.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    Military Assistance Command, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1971
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Lawrence Vivans Greene (ASN: 0-23872), United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as J1, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1970 to 1971.