George Green (July 16, 1840 – February 10, 1898) was an American soldier who fought in the

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. Green received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the

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. Green's medal was won for his actions in the Battle of Missionary Ridge,

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, on November 25, 1863. He was honored with the award on January 12, 1892. Green was born in Elsham,

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. He joined the US Army from Columbus, Ohio in April 1861, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1864. He was buried in

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Green, George 1840 births 1898 deaths American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor Burials in Ohio English-born Medal of Honor recipients English emigrants to the United States People from Elsham, North Lincolnshire People of Ohio in the American Civil War Union Army officers United States Army Medal of Honor recipients

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