John S. Green III ’42

John S. Green III, a physician and radiologist, died of carcinoma of the lung Nov. 17, 2007, at his home in Snow Hill, Md.

Jack came to Princeton from Gilman. At college he majored in English and graduated with honors. He played on lacrosse teams (including the 1942 national championship team) and was the first recipient of the Higginbotham Lacrosse Trophy. He also was active in the Student-Faculty Association, the St. Paul’s Society, and Cap and Gown Club.

After college Jack obtained a medical degree from Johns Hopkins Medical School, followed by service in the Navy Medical Corps.

For many years Jack had a radiology practice that included radiation therapy, on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. He was twice president of the Maryland Radiological Society and served on several committees of the State Medical Society. In addition he was the highly respected lacrosse coach at the Chestertown (Md.) High School.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Linda Green. To her and to their sons John S. IV and Barclay; their daughters, G. Dorsey Green, Judy Scribner, and Melanie Whisner; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; the class sends its sympathy.