Joseph A. Green

Joseph Andrew Green (January 14, 1881 – October 27, 1963)[1] was a United States Army officer with the rank of major general, who is most noted as a Chief of the Coast Artillery Corps during the years 1940-1942.[2]

Joseph Andrew Green
Born(1881-01-14)January 14, 1881
Cherokee, Iowa, U.S.
DiedOctober 27, 1963(1963-10-27) (aged 82)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1906 – 1946
Rank Major general
Unit Coastal Artillery Corps
Commands held61st Coast Artillery Regiment
Battles/wars

Biography

Green was born on January 14, 1881 in Cherokee, Iowa. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1906. During World War I, Green served with the American Expeditionary Forces in France.

After the War, Green served at the War Department General Staff until 1931 and subsequently was appointed Commanding Officer of the 61st Coast Artillery Regiment. In 1937, Green was appointed as Executive Officer to the Chief of Coast Artillery and served in this capacity until 1940, when he succeeded Archibald H. Sunderland as the Chief of Coast Artillery.[3]

In 1942, position of Chief of Coast Artillery was abolished and Green was appointed Commanding General of Anti-Aircraft Artillery Command. He held this command until his retirement in 1946.

Major General Joseph Andrew Green died on October 27, 1963 and is buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.[4]

Decorations

Major General Joseph A. Green received these awards during the span of his military career:
1st Row Distinguished Service Medal
2nd Row Legion of Merit World War I Victory Medal American Defense Service Medal
3rd Row American Campaign Medal European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal w/ one service star World War II Victory Medal

See also

References
  • West Point register
  • This day in history
  • citation
  1. "MG Joseph Andrew Green (1881-1963) - Find A Grave..." www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 2020-11-02.
  2. "Biography of Major-General Joseph Andrew Green (1881 – 1963), USA". www.generals.dk. Retrieved 2020-11-02.
  3. "Biography of Major-General Joseph Andrew Green (1881 – 1963), USA". www.generals.dk. Retrieved 2020-11-02.
  4. "MG Joseph Andrew Green (1881-1963) - Find A Grave..." www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 2020-11-02.
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