Ohio, Death Index
Name: Henry Houston Chatfield
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 19 Jun 1991
Time: 010:00 PM
Event Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio
Registration Place: Christ Hospital
Registration Date: 21 Jun 1991
Residence Place: Indian Hill, Hamilton, Ohio
Gender: Male
Age: 73
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Not Hispanic
Industry: Legal services
Education Level: 4 years college
Occupation: Lawyers
Social Security Number: 285-26-8425
Birth Date: 07 Sep 1917
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Father's Surname: Chatfield
Injury in Ohio: Yes
Type or Place of Injury: Unspecified Place
Hospital Status: Hospital/Inpatient
Referred to Coroner: Not Referred to Coroner
Autopsy Performed: No Autopsy performed
Certificate Number: 043314
Volume Number: 28586
Certifier's Role: Physician
Census Tract: 0244
Registration District: 3101
Affiliate Line Number: 46088
Affiliate File Name: deaths91.dat
Source Reference: Ohio Department of Health
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Burial Plot: Section 19, Lot H, Grave 50
Find A Grave Memorial# 22550752
GPS (lat/lon): 39.16705, -84.52689
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World War II Veteran. A highly decorated soldier, he received the Distinguished Service Cross, two Silver Stars, a Bronze Star, and three Purlple Hearts.
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USA World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Henry H Chatfield
Event Type: Military Service
Event Date: 10 Jul 1941
Event Place: Ft Thomas, Newport, Kentucky, USA
Race: White
Citizenship Status: citizen
Birth Year: 1917
Birthplace: PENNSYLVANIA
Education Level: 4 years of college
Civilian Occupation: Actors and actresses
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Military Rank: Private
Army Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Army Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source Reference: Civil Life
Serial Number: 35127065
Box Film Number: 08983.320
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Possible:
Henry H. Chatfield
Home of record: Ohio
AWARDS AND CITATIONS
Distinguished Service Cross
Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the USA of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Armor) Henry H. Chatfield (ASN: 0-456081), USA Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 66th Armored Regiment, 2d Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 22 and 23 November 1944, in Germany. With only 7 tanks remaining after 6 days of heavy fighting and supported by one rifle company, Captain Chatfield launched a coordinated infantry-tank attack against a strongly entrenched and reinforced German battalion. Constantly exposing himself to artillery, mortar, and rifle fire, he executed a daring double envelopment with his meager force which resulted in the capture of 95 Germans and the killing or wounding of many others. On numerous occasions, he deliberately exposed himself to heavy fire, forcing the enemy to disclose their positions, thus enabling his tanks and infantry troops to destroy innumerable hostile strongpoints. Captain Chatfield's intrepid leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the USA and reflect great credit upon himself, the 2d Armored Division, and the USA Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 31 (1945)
Action Date: November 22 & 23, 1944
Service: Army
Rank: Captain
Regiment: 66th Armored Regiment
Division: 2d Armored Division
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