Lieutenant-Colonel A.E. Green
6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry

The dash and vigour displayed in this attack and the excellent information which was being continuously passed back as it progressed was due to the magnificent leadership and control of Lt Col Green, and by his energy and enthusiasm inspired all ranks of his Bn and thus ensured the complete success of the operation.

(D.S.O. citation, 1 March 1945)

Born on 24 December 1908 in Hastings, Sussex, Arthur Ernest Green was a commissioned officer with the Middlesex Regiment since 1929. He was promoted to captain in 1937 and became battalion adjutant two years later. In September 1943, succeeded Lieutenant-Colonel W.I. Watson in command of the 6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry just as the unit along with the 50th Division was recalled to the United Kingdom.

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