THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Silver Star citation attests to your courage and devotion to your fellow soldiers. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us….

CITATION:
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 (Armor) John Edward Greene, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 13 March 1972 while serving as Assistant District Senior Advisor, Dong Xuan District, Phu Yen Province, Republic of Vietnam. On this date, Captain Greene was accompanying the Dong Xuan District Chief in a convoy on Route 6B in the area of Chi Thanh Pass, Tuy An District. As the convoy proceeded east, the lead vehicle containing the District Chief was struck by a command detonated mine. Simultaneously, intense B-40, AK-47 and M-79 fire was directed upon the first and second vehicles of the column. Realizing the intensity of the fire and the possibility of a second command detonated mine, Captain Greene, as the driver of the second vehicle, immediately halted and dismounted. While exposing himself continuously to the enemy fire, he valorously returned M-79 fire to the enemy position in support of, and to draw fire away from, the District Chief, who had been wounded in the head and leg. When he had fired the last of his ammunition, he began moving through the enemy fire to get more ammunition at a nearby bridge position. It was then that the enemy appeared from a creek bed on the opposite side of the road and fired small arms rounds, one of which mortally wounded Captain Greene. As a result of Captain Greene's singularly impressive display of courage, the District Chief was given the precious time needed to reorganize his position and repulse the enemy attack. Captain Greene's conspicuous gallantry in action was in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
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Captain John Edward Greene, Served with Advisory Team 28, Headquarters, Military Assistance Command Vietnam Advisors, Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV).

Dear Captain John Greene,
Thank you for your service as an Infantry Unit Commander - General Staff. It has been too long, and it's about time for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

John Edward Greene
Date of death: March 13, 1972
Home of record: Albany Georgia
Status: KIA

AWARDS AND CITATIONS

Silver Star

Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War

SYNOPSIS: Captain John Edward Greene, United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action on March 13, 1972 while serving with Advisory Team 28, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam in Southeast Asia.
General Orders: Headquarters, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, General Orders No. 1208 (1972)

Action Date: March 13, 1972

Service: Army

Rank: Captain

Company: Advisory Team 28

Division: Military Assistance Command, Vietnam