(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Harry J. Rockafeller (ASN: 0-415254), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 51st Armored Infantry Battalion, 4th Armored Division, in action during World War II. Captain Rockafeller’s gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in Lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Harry J. Rockafeller (ASN: 0-415254), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 51st Armored Infantry Battalion, 4th Armored Division, in action during World War II. Captain Rockafeller’s gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in Lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Harry J. Rockafeller (ASN: 0-415254), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 51st Armored Infantry Battalion, 4th Armored Division. During the period 9 to 11 November 1944, Captain Rockafeller personally directed the advance of a column of Combat Command “B”, 4th Armored Division, against heavy enemy opposition, inspiring his men by his courageous leadership. During action on 11 November, although severely wounded twice by mortar fire, he remained at his task, and assisted in evacuating wounded men. Later, while waiting at an aid station to be treated, his Commanding Officer was brought in severely wounded. Captain Rockafeller refused then to be evacuated, and returned to the scene of action where he continued to direct operations despite his wounds. His conspicuous heroism, many times displayed, and his courage and supreme devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.