Ben John Greene
Sergeant
B CO, 1ST TANK BN, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF
United States Marine Corps
Chicago, Illinois
May 17, 1947 to May 07, 1968
BEN J GREENE is on the Wall at Panel 56E, Line 24

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Combat Action Ribbon
 
 Ben J Greene
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17 Dec 1998

Ben took my place on a daylight patrol.
He was my best friend.


From the First Tank Battalion
After Action Report for 07 May 1968:

At 071245H, an infantry unit was sweeping through a ville at (AT 971546) with tanks from Company B when small arms fire was received. The Tank Commander of the lead tank was struck between the eyes and killed instantly. Fire was returned but enemy casualties are unknown. Friendly casualties were one (1) USMC KIA.

(Ref: S-3 Journal, 7 May 1968, Entry 9)


Please visit Tim Matye's
memorial page to Ben Green

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