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George Green
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| Born | July 16, 1840 Elsham, Lincolnshire, England |
| Died | February 10, 1898 Ohio |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
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 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.
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