About Bernard Green
Lived 1887 – 1971 (aged 83–84). Bernard Green was a military personnel.
The Great Escape Green participated in the Great Escape. The orchestrators were British officers. The prisoners escaped Stalag Luft III by methodically digging a tunnel. Of the 76 who escaped, 3 men got away, 50 were executed, and of the officers remaining the majority were returned to Stalag Luft III whilst some were taken to other places, like Sachsenhausen. Green was among those who were captured and sent back to Stalag Luft III.
Honours and awards Military Cross (George V, 1914–1915). War Medal 1914–1920. Victory Medal 1919. Air Crew Europe Star. War Medal 1939–1945.
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Who was Bernard Green?
British soldier
When was Bernard Green born?
Bernard Green was born on 1 October 1887 in Oxfordshire.
When did Bernard Green die?
Bernard Green died in 1971 in Chichester.
What was Bernard Green's occupation?
Bernard Green was a military personnel.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bernard Green (British Army officer)
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