Intersection of West Johnson Street and Green Street
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Last updated on November 21, 2024
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Staunton’s Green Street, in the Newtown Historic District, was originally named after General Nathanael Greene, a Revolutionary War veteran. In January 2024, Staunton City Council redesigned Green Street to honor two African-American residents who were war heroes in World War I and World War II: Captain William Washington Green, Sr., and Captain William W. Green, Jr.
Captain William Washington Green, Sr., was a Buffalo Soldier and was awarded the Silver Star and Distinguished Service Cross for exceptional heroism on the battlefield. He retired to Stanton, where he lived until his death. He is now buried in Thornrose Cemetery. Captain William Green, Jr., was a pilot of the Tuskegee Airmen. He flew 123 combat missions in World War II, was shot down over Yugoslavia, and continued fighting behind enemy lines. He also flew combat missions in the Korean War. Captain Green grew up in Staunton and was decorated for his aerial exploits and heroism. He earned a Distinguished Flying Cross, an Air Medal with six oak leaf clusters, E.T.O. ribbons with three battle stars and the Purple Heart.
Captain William Washington Green, Sr., was a Buffalo Soldier and was awarded the Silver Star and Distinguished Service Cross for exceptional heroism on the battlefield. He retired to Stanton, where he lived until his death. He is now buried in Thornrose Cemetery. Captain William Green, Jr., was a pilot of the Tuskegee Airmen. He flew 123 combat missions in World War II, was shot down over Yugoslavia, and continued fighting behind enemy lines. He also flew combat missions in the Korean War. Captain Green grew up in Staunton and was decorated for his aerial exploits and heroism. He earned a Distinguished Flying Cross, an Air Medal with six oak leaf clusters, E.T.O. ribbons with three battle stars and the Purple Heart.
