Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel

Unit:

Headquarters, 1st Airborne Division, British Army

Awarded on:

March 14th, 1947

Awarded for:

Operation Market Garden

"On Wednesday 20th September 1944, armoured cars of 30 Corps were reported to be in the area South of the River LEK. Capt. GREEN was immediately ordered to cross the river to give all available engineer information to 30 Corps and to assist them in bringing relief to 1st Airborne Division. The ferry, in which Captain GREEN attempted to cross, was destroyed by enemy fire and few yards out from the bank. He swam back and got a small rowing boat. He found no friendly troops on the Southern bank and only after a ten mile walk, necessitating passing through the enemy lines in darkness, did he contact friendly troops holding a small bridgehead NORTH of NIJMEGEN early on 21 September. He duly reported his information to 30 Corps and subsequently assisted CRE 43 Division in the evacuation of 1st Airborne Division on the night 25/26 September.
Regardless of risk, and with great devotion to duty, Captain Green successfully completed a most hazardous mission which considerably contributed towards the safe evacuation of the survivors of 1st Airborne Division."