Ben John Greene

The database page for Ben John Greene

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

The point-of-contact for this memorial is his best friend, Lee lsaitken@msn.com  17 Dec 1998

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Channing Prothro, former CAP Marine
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