Vernon E. Greene

NOBC # 028L, National Commander 1984-1986

U. S. Army

Colonel

10th Special Forces Group

October 17, 1939 - 1974

Born: 5/11/1923  Died: 5/6/2003

Battlefield Commission: February 14, 1945, Schmidt, Germany while serving with the 78th Infantry Division

Awards:

• Combat Infantryman Badge

• Master Parachutist Badge

• Belgian Parachutist Badge

• Republic of South Vietnam Master Parachutist Badge

• US Army Special Forces TAB

• Silver Star

• Legion of Merit

• Bronze Star (1 cluster)

• Meritorious Service Award

• Air Medal (3 clusters)

• Joint Service Commendation Medal

• Army Commendation Medal

• Army Good Conduct Medal

• American Defense Service Medal

• American Campaign Medal

• Europe-African-Middle  Eastern Campaign Medal (3 Stars)

• World War II Victory Medal

• Army Occupation Medal

• National Defense Medal

• Korean Service Medal

• Vietnam Service Medal (2 stars)

• Armed Forces Reserve Medal

• United Nations Service Medal

• Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross

• Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon

Family: Spouse Jerrie Johnson Greene

            Spouse Elizabeth Ann Stafford Children Laurel, Sharon, Yolanda, Vernon Jr., Carmen

Cpl Greene in 1940

Col. Greene in 1970