Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
John Green
Details
- Rank: Major (Highest Rank: Brevet Brigadier General)
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
1st U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: January 17, 1873
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Lava Beds, California, USA
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.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: November 18, 1897
- Born: November 20, 1825, Wurttemberg, Germany
- Died: November 22, 1908, Boise, ID, United States
- Buried: Morris Hill Cemetery (E-105-1), Boise, ID, United States
- Location of Medal: Idaho State Historical Society (1896 & 1904 designs), Boise, ID