Posted on Aug 23, 2022
Rep. Luria Releases Statement on the Passing of First Sergeant Wallace Green Jr., Congressional...
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Today, Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA), released the following statement on the passing of First Sergeant Wallace Green Jr., a Virginia Beach resident, Montford Point Marine, and Congressional Gold Medal recipient who served in the Marine Corps for 22 years:
“First Sergeant Green was a pillar of our military community in Hampton Roads, and I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. A Montford Point Marine, 1st Sgt. Green became one of the first Black Marines in the country, putting his life on the line during a time of immense racial strife, division, and war. He served in Korea and Vietnam and retired from the Marine Corps in 1968 after 22 years of distinguished service to the United States. 1st Sgt. Green continued to give back and serve our community long after retirement as a Norfolk Public School teacher for 21 years and as a bible-school teacher for his church.
“1st Sgt. Green is an American hero. His selflessness, perseverance, and commitment to serving others will continue to inspire generations across the country. The United States and Coastal Virginia are better off because of 1st Sgt. Green, and we will miss him dearly. I am keeping his family and friends in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“First Sergeant Green was a pillar of our military community in Hampton Roads, and I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. A Montford Point Marine, 1st Sgt. Green became one of the first Black Marines in the country, putting his life on the line during a time of immense racial strife, division, and war. He served in Korea and Vietnam and retired from the Marine Corps in 1968 after 22 years of distinguished service to the United States. 1st Sgt. Green continued to give back and serve our community long after retirement as a Norfolk Public School teacher for 21 years and as a bible-school teacher for his church.
“1st Sgt. Green is an American hero. His selflessness, perseverance, and commitment to serving others will continue to inspire generations across the country. The United States and Coastal Virginia are better off because of 1st Sgt. Green, and we will miss him dearly. I am keeping his family and friends in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
Rep. Luria Releases Statement on the Passing of First Sergeant Wallace Green Jr., Congressional...
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel may he Rest in Peace.
..."Background on 1st Sgt. Green
Joined the United State Marine Corps on January 10, 1947 and served until August 31,
1968 for twenty two years. His M.O.S. (0369), Infantry Unit Leader. During the Korea Conflict, he served from May 1952 to June 1953 with B Co.1st Bn. 1st Mar. Div as a section leader in the Machine gun Platoon. FMF Rein.,. On July 7, 1953 he married the love of his life, Mildred Simpson. In March 1965, he served in Vietnam with C Co.1st Bn. 3rd MAR. 3RD Mar. Div. as 1st platoon leader or platoon Sgt. After his service in Vietnam he was assigned to 2nd Marine Air Wing as a counselor for
those confines in the Base Brig. Once being promoted to rank of 1stSgt he was reassigned as the Non-Commissioned Officers School, 1stSgt. Then in April of 1967 he received orders to O. C. S. Basic School as the 1stSgt. of Company E in Quantico, Va. At the end of the training period he stayed at MCB Quantico as the 1stSgt. of Hq. Co. Service Bn. until his retirement in August of 1968.
Upon retirement, he was hired with the Postal Service as a carrier/clerk and also enrolled
into Tidewater Community College Portsmouth VA Campus. After graduating he transferred to Old Dominion University and received a B.S. in Elementary Education and Special education. Soon after in February of 1974, Norfolk Public School hired him as teacher. He later attended the University of George Washington, where he received a Master of Art Degree in Education in 1978. In 1991 he receive a Master of Divinity Degree from Richmond Virginia Seminary, and in 1995 he retired from the Norfolk Public Schools after twenty one years of faithful service to his community.
Mr. Green is a devoted Christian and has served as a bible-school teacher for his church
for many years. His son is Kendall Green and is one of his greatest achievements in life. Mr. Green continues to be one of the greatest role models of the Tidewater VA region. A one-of-a-kind, God fearing and a truly humble Montford Point Marine. "
..."Background on 1st Sgt. Green
Joined the United State Marine Corps on January 10, 1947 and served until August 31,
1968 for twenty two years. His M.O.S. (0369), Infantry Unit Leader. During the Korea Conflict, he served from May 1952 to June 1953 with B Co.1st Bn. 1st Mar. Div as a section leader in the Machine gun Platoon. FMF Rein.,. On July 7, 1953 he married the love of his life, Mildred Simpson. In March 1965, he served in Vietnam with C Co.1st Bn. 3rd MAR. 3RD Mar. Div. as 1st platoon leader or platoon Sgt. After his service in Vietnam he was assigned to 2nd Marine Air Wing as a counselor for
those confines in the Base Brig. Once being promoted to rank of 1stSgt he was reassigned as the Non-Commissioned Officers School, 1stSgt. Then in April of 1967 he received orders to O. C. S. Basic School as the 1stSgt. of Company E in Quantico, Va. At the end of the training period he stayed at MCB Quantico as the 1stSgt. of Hq. Co. Service Bn. until his retirement in August of 1968.
Upon retirement, he was hired with the Postal Service as a carrier/clerk and also enrolled
into Tidewater Community College Portsmouth VA Campus. After graduating he transferred to Old Dominion University and received a B.S. in Elementary Education and Special education. Soon after in February of 1974, Norfolk Public School hired him as teacher. He later attended the University of George Washington, where he received a Master of Art Degree in Education in 1978. In 1991 he receive a Master of Divinity Degree from Richmond Virginia Seminary, and in 1995 he retired from the Norfolk Public Schools after twenty one years of faithful service to his community.
Mr. Green is a devoted Christian and has served as a bible-school teacher for his church
for many years. His son is Kendall Green and is one of his greatest achievements in life. Mr. Green continues to be one of the greatest role models of the Tidewater VA region. A one-of-a-kind, God fearing and a truly humble Montford Point Marine. "
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