John Green (Medal of Honor)
John Green | |
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John Green, Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | November 20, 1825 Kingdom of Württemberg |
| Died | November 22, 1908 (aged 83) Boise, Idaho |
| Place of burial | Morris Hill Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1846–1848, 1852–1889 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
| Unit | Regiment of Mounted Riflemen |
| Commands | 1st Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor National Association of Veterans of Mexican War Medal |
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.