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Charles Green (Australian soldier)

 * This is the archived discussion of the TFAR nomination for the article below. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as Wikipedia talk:Today's featured article/requests). Please do not modify this page.

The result was: scheduled for Today's featured article/November 1, 2021 by Gog the Mild (talk) 12:32, 15 October 2021 (UTC)



Charles Green was an Australian part-time Militia officer who volunteered for overseas service at the start of World War II. He fought in Greece in 1941 and returned to Australia in August 1942. From March to July 1945, Green commanded the 2/11th Battalion during the Aitape–Wewak campaign in New Guinea, becoming the youngest Australian infantry battalion commander. For his performance during the campaign, Green was made a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order. He later commanded the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, during the Korean War. The battalion advanced during the UN offensive into North Korea, fighting in the Battles of the Apple Orchard, the Broken Bridge and Chongju. On 30 October 1950, Green was wounded in the stomach by a shell fragment. Evacuated to hospital, he died of his wounds the following day, aged 30, and was subsequently awarded the US Silver Star. He remains the only commanding officer of a battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment to die on active service.
 * Most recent similar article(s): The most recent Australian military bio was Arthur Sullivan which ran on 11 August. It was also my most recent TFA.
 * Main editors: Peacemaker67
 * Promoted: 28 February 2021
 * Reasons for nomination: Anniversary of Green's death in 1950 during the Korean War
 * Support as nominator. Peacemaker67 (click to talk to me) 06:59, 11 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks to Gog for the blurb. Peacemaker67 (click to talk to me) 06:59, 11 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Yeah, they're a good guy like that.
 * Support. Panini! 🥪 09:57, 14 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Support. Keres🌑(talk • ctb) 15:49, 18 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Support Gog the Mild (talk) 23:18, 18 September 2021 (UTC)