The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain (Infantry) Martin Levering Green, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Green distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving with the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, in action on 11 May 1969 while serving as the Battalion Commander of a mobile strike force on a search and clear mission deep within hostile territory near the Ben Het Special Forces Camp in the central highlands. As he was leading an element in assaulting a hill held by a large enemy force, he received a call for help from one of his platoon leaders who had been wounded by machine gun fire and pinned down. Captain Green single-handedly fought his way across the perilous terrain, through the hostile fusillade, to his wounded comrade. With complete disregard for his safety he attempted to move the casualty to a safe position. While performing this endeavor, he was mortally wounded by enemy fire. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Green, 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.