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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 Colonel (Infantry) Michael Joseph Lenihan Greene (ASN: 0-23887), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, from October 1960 to November 1962.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    Military Assistance Command, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    1964 – 1965
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Michael Joseph Lenihan Greene (ASN: 0-23887), United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1964 to 1965.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Cavalry)

    Batallion:

    41st Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron

    Division:

    11th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 11th Armored Division, General Orders No. 11 (1945)

    (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 Major (Cavalry) Michael Joseph Lenihan Greene (ASN: 0-23887), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Executive Officer, 41st Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 11th Armored Division, in action against the enemy at Bastogne, Belgium, in December 1944. With complete disregard for personal safety, Major Greene carried out a reconnaissance during which his tank was knocked out by an enemy mine. He mounted another tank to carry out his daring mission behind enemy lines. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    Army War College

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1970
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Michael Joseph Lenihan Greene (ASN: 0-23887), United States Army, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commandant, Army War College, from 1968 to 1970.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    VII Army

    Action Date:

    1956 – 1958
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Michael Joseph Lenihan Greene (ASN: 0-23887), 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 as Secretariat Joint Staff, SEVENTH Army, from 1956 to 1958.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Michael Joseph Lenihan Greene (ASN: 0-23887), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Assistant Division Commander, 25th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1971
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Michael Joseph Lenihan Greene (ASN: 0-23887), 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 in the Republic of Vietnam from 1970 to 1971.