Major John Green was a soldier in the U.S. Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on January 17, 1873 in Lava Beds, California during the Indian Campaigns. At the time he was serving with 1st U.S. Cavalry. Green was 47 years old.
One other service member also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on November 18, 1897, 24 years after the action. He later rose to the rank of Brevet Brigadier General.
Green was born on November 20, 1825 in Wurttemberg, Germany — one of 130 recipients born in Germany. His Medal of Honor is credited to Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Green died on November 22, 1908 in Boise, Idaho, at the age of 83. He is buried at Morris Hill Cemetery in Boise, Idaho. His medal is held by Idaho State Historical Society (1896 & 1904 designs), Boise, ID.
Green is one of 426 Medal of Honor recipients from the Indian Campaigns and one of 256 credited to Ohio.
Official Medal of Honor citation
In order to reassure his command, this officer, in the most fearless manner and exposed to very great danger, walked in front of the line; the command, thus encouraged, advanced over the lava upon the Indians who were concealed among the rocks.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: Modoc War, Mexican-American War.
Places
Timeline
- November 20, 1825Born in Wurttemberg, Germany
- January 17, 1873Act of valor — Lava Beds, CaliforniaAge 47. 1st U.S. Cavalry
- November 18, 1897Medal of Honor presented
- November 22, 1908Died in Boise, IdahoAge 83.
- Resting placeMorris Hill CemeteryBoise, Idaho
Biography
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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