George Green (Medal of Honor) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids George Green
Born	July 16, 1840 Elsham, Lincolnshire, England
Died	February 10, 1898 Ohio
Buried	Troy, Ohio
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1861 - 1864
Rank	Corporal
Unit	Company H, 11th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars	Battle of Chapin's Farm American Civil War
Awards	Medal of Honor

George Green (July 16, 1840 – February 10, 1898) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Green received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Green's medal was won for his actions in the Battle of Missionary Ridge, Chattanooga, Tennessee, on November 25, 1863. He was honored with the award on January 12, 1892.

Green was born in Elsham, Lincolnshire, England. He joined the US Army from Columbus, Ohio in April 1861, and mustered out with his regiment in June 1864. He was buried in Troy, Ohio.