World War II Honoree

Carl D. 'Chubby' Proffitt, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Charlottesville, Virginia

Honored By

Walker Breeden

Relationship

Friend

ARMY LIEUTENANT; 29TH DIVISION, 116TH REGIMENT, COMPANY K. PARTICIPATED IN FIRST WAVE LANDING ON OMAHA BEACH DURING THE D-DAY INVASION OF NORMANDY JUNE 6, 1944. WOUNDED 3 TIMES. HIS NUMEROUS AWARDS INCLUDED THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS FOR GALLANTRY IN ACTION AND SILVER STAR FOR BRAVERY. ON FEBRUARY 15, 2012 HE WAS AWARDED THE FRENCH LEGION OF HONOR (CHEVALIER) MEDAL FOR HIS PART IN THE LIBERATION OF FRANCE.