John Green (Medal of Honor)
United States Army officer (1825–1908) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Green (November 20, 1825 – November 22, 1908) was a United States cavalry officer who received the Medal of Honor for his bravery and leadership at the First Battle of the Stronghold during the Modoc War.
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John Green | |
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Born | (1825-11-20)November 20, 1825 Kingdom of Württemberg |
Died | November 22, 1908(1908-11-22) (aged 83) Boise, Idaho |
Place of burial | Morris Hill Cemetery |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1846–1848, 1852–1889 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
Unit | Regiment of Mounted Riflemen |
Commands held | 1st Cavalry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor National Association of Veterans of Mexican War Medal |
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