Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

31st Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division "Lucky Seventh", U.S. Army

Sergeant Henry D. Satterfield (Army Serial Number 35275068), Infantry, while serving with the Army of the United States, distinguished himself by heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy on 27 August 1944 in the area of Provins, France. In the attack on the city of Provins, the advance guard of Combat Command "B" was held up by fierce enemy fire. Four tanks were sent out to locate and destroy the enemy resistance, which consisted of 88mm anti-tank guns, bazookas and mortars. As commander of one of the tanks, Sgt. Satterfield advanced against strongly emplaced enemy forces which were vastly superior in number and position. Displaying great boldness and valor, Sgt. Satterfield succeeded in engaging the enemy and causing considerable damage.

Headquarters, 7th Armored Division, General Orders No. 42 (8 september 1944).