Henry P. Steen was born in 1912 to John H. and Nellie (Spence) Steen who lived on 224 Fleetwood Street in Coatesville, Pennsylvania.   Henry was the third of 5 siblings, including John Jr., Edward, Franklin, and little Nellie.

His father, John, was a Constable.

Henry entered service in the Army, in late 1942.  After basic and advanced training, he was sent overseas in July 1944, to the European Theater of Operations.

Private first class Henry P. Steen, was seriously wounded and died of wounds sustained in combat on September 14, 1944 in France.

His brother, Franklin, also served in the Army during the war.