The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Joseph H. Green (ASN: 35291016), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 2 February 1945, near ****, Germany. Staff Sergeant Green, Light Machine Gun Section Sergeant, during an attack on the Siegfried Line, led his men forward in the face of heavy automatic weapons fire from concrete pillboxes to furnish close support for the attacking riflemen. When the machine guns became worn out from constant firing, Staff Sergeant Green organized the section as riflemen and led an assault into the enemy positions. His high courage and devotion to duty were an inspiration to his men and contributed greatly to the success of the attack. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.