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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Corporal Jimmie Ray Green (ASN: 54668104), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Corporal Green distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while in a night defensive position in the vicinity of Long Thanh, Republic of Vietnam on 27 November 1968. Corporal Green was serving as a rifleman with the 2d Platoon, Company A, 4th Battalion, 3d Infantry, 11th Infantry Brigade when the friendly force was subjected to an intense and accurate hand grenade attack, followed by heavy small arms and automatic weapons fire. While grenades were exploding throughout the friendly position, Corporal Green noticed two live grenades land within a few feet of one of the perimeter positions. With complete disregard for his own safety and braving a hail of enemy fire, he ran from his own position and knocked one of his comrades to the ground, covering him with his own body to shield the soldier from the devastating blast of the grenades. Two explosions followed immediately and fatally wounded Corporal Green. His unselfishness and his concern for others saved the life of one man and possibly the lives of others. Corporal Green's conspicuous gallantry, extraordinary heroism and intrepidity at the cost of his own life are in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit upon him and upon the Armed Forces of his country.

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