Joshua Green: Townsville soldier recognised with Hassett Award for Ukraine work

A young Townsville soldier has received his battalion’s first ever medal recognition for his work in Ukraine. See how the armoured vehicle expert ‘skinned the cat’.

CPL Joshua Green (centre) receives Hassett Award 2022. Lieutenant Colonel Chris Johnson (left) and Warrant Officer Class One Anthony Jones (right). Photo: Private Nicholas Marquis.

A Townsville soldier who helped deliver armoured personnel carriers to Ukraine and created training programs for Ukrainian soldiers has been recognised with the Hassett Award.

Corporal Joshua Green from the 3rd battalion (3 RAR) said it meant a lot to receive the award, which recognises outstanding junior leadership.

“I was told to come up with a training program for the armoured vehicles,” Corporal Green said.

“We got tasked to come up with a training package and skin the cat, and I did.”

The training was part of Australia’s overall material assistance to Ukraine.

CPL Joshua Green gets Hassett Award 2022

There was a second, deeper significance when the Hassett Award was handed over to Corporal Green.

The award was created by Sir Francis Hassett who commanded the 3 RAR in Korea - but it’s never been given to a 3 RAR soldier until now.

Corporal Green said it’s a massive honour to be the first.

The Hassett Award was received by Corporal Green in Canberra on November 24.

Originally published as Joshua Green: Townsville soldier recognised with Hassett Award for Ukraine work