Leo W. Satterfield
Home Town: Halifax County, Virginia
Status: KIA
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 129 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Leo W. Satterfield (33886424), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company K, 385th Infantry Regiment, 76th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 15 February 1945. Private First Class Satterfield’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 90th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
