World War II Honoree

Charles Benjamin Green

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Judith Coleman

Relationship

Daughter

TECHNICIAN FIFTH GRADE. INFANTRY HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, SECOND BATTALION. HE RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR FOR VALOR IN LUXEMBOURG ALONG THE BANKS OF THE SAUER RIVER. DESPITE INTENSE ENEMY FIRE, HE VOLUNTEERED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE ONLY COMMUNICATION LINE BETWEEN BATTALION AND REGIMENTAL COMMAND POSTS. HE SAW SERVICE IN THE CAMPAIGNS AT ARDENNES, RHINELAND, CENTRAL EUROPE.