GREEN, Norman

Rank: 
Marine
Unit / Base: 
45RM Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Marines
Service: 
Royal Navy
Number: 
PLY/X 106617
Honours & Awards: 
Mne Norman Green MM 45 RM Commando
Marine Norman Green was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service while operating with the Army during the successful landings in Normandy [1]
Recommendation
"On the 8 June 44 during the withdrawal from Merville to Le Plein, 'E' Troop No. 45 RM Cdo came under heavy fire. Mne Green being in charge of an LMG was ordered to take up a posn on the right hand side of a hedge and to engage the enemy. This he found he was unable to do owing to low branches and long grass. Mne Green therefore abnadoned all cover and running into the open under intensive and accurate fire, during which time a bullet lodged in the magazine of his gun, opened fire with such effect into the enemy posn that it was silenced. This man's calm and coolness under intense fire was an inspiration to all and enabled the withdrawal to continue successfully." [Recommended by Major Gray RM] [2].

Norman Green enlisted in 1942 and was 22 years old at the time of his award.  He lived in Gorton, Manchester, and was educated at High Road Council School, after which he took a job as a motor driver [3].
 
Sources
[1] London Gazette 36676, page 4008.
[2] National Archives file WO373/47/16.
[3] Manchester Evening News - Thursday 24 August 1944.
 

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