| Birth: | Nov. 20, 1825 | | Death: | Nov. 22, 1908
Boise
Ada County
Idaho, USA | 
Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during the Wars with the Plains Indians as Major of the 1st United States Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in the Lava Beds, California, on January, 17 1873. His citation reads "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". His Medal was awarded to him on November 18, 1897. He eventually recieved the brevet of Brigadier General, US Regular Army for his military service. (bio by: Gayle Alvarez)
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Morris Hill Cemetery
Boise
Ada County
Idaho, USA
Plot: Grave 1, Lot 105, Block E {Mauso |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Gayle Alvarez
Record added: Feb 14, 2002
Find A Grave Memorial# 6182287 |
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Ceme-Terry Photographer
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from the Morris Hill Walking Tour:Burial Date - August 25, 1909Col. Green received the medal of honor on November 18, 1897 for his actions at the Lava Beds, California on January 17, 1873 during the Indian Wars. At that time he was a Major in the first U....(Read more)
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