Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Corporal

Unit:

Headquarters Company, 31st Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division "Lucky Seventh", U.S. Army (Headquarters Company, 31st Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division "Lucky Seventh", U.S. Army)

Corporal Clifford R. Green (Army Serial Number 35275141), Infantry, United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an energy of the United States from 14 august 1944, to 3 September 1944, in France. Constantly in the vanguard of our advancing columns, Cpl. Green risked death to carry, out his missions. In addition to driving his unarmored 1/4 -ton truck as the point vehicle in the swift marches of our armor, he conducted hazardous night patrols deep into enemy--field territory which gained vital information for our command. Many times, he unhesitatingly exposed himself to hostile artillery to move our units into bivouac areas, reconnoitering the sector while it was still in German hands. Cpl. Green's outstanding courage and devotion to duty reflect high credit upon himself and the Armed forces.

Headquarters, 7th Armored Division, General Orders No. 51 (17 September 1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

Headquarters Company, 31st Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division "Lucky Seventh", U.S. Army (Headquarters Company, 31st Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division "Lucky Seventh", U.S. Army)

Sergeant Clifford R. Green (Army Serial Number 35275141), Armored, United States Army, for distinguishing himself by heroic service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States from 28 March 1945 to 30 March 1945, in Germany. During three days of combat Sergeant Green advanced boldly at the head of leading tank elements to reconnoiter advantageous routes of movement and attack and spot points of resistance. Although his unarmored 1/4 ton truck afforded little protection or firepower, he was frequently the first man to enter towns subsequently taken and several times he directed fire against German troops and strong points. At Wissmar he helped lead the infantry out of the town so that our artillery could blast well emplaced enemy. On another occasion Sergeant Green captured a bazooka team as it was about to fire on one of our tanks. By his dauntless courage and aggressiveness, even when his vehicle was hit by bullets and shell fragments, Sergeant Green played a major role in maintaining the swift pace of his unit's drive deep into German territory.

Headquarters, 7th Armored Division, General Orders No. 81 (18 May 1945).
This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leaf to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.