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(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 Technical Sergeant Carl Douglas Proffitt (Profit) (ASN: 20365448), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during 1944 and 1945. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technical Sergeant

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    116th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    29th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 6, 1944

    Headquarters, FIRST U.S. Army, General Orders No. 29 (June 29, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Technical Sergeant Carl Douglas Proffitt (ASN: 20365448), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. When Technical Sergeant Profit’s company landed on the coast of France, the beach was covered by the withering enemy rifle, machine gun and artillery fire. In spite of the great number of casualties that were being inflicted on his company, Technical Sergeant Profit on a number of occasions fearlessly exposed himself to this intense fire in order to encourage and lead his troops across the beach. The gallantry and disregard for his own safety displayed by Technical Sergeant Profit exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 29th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.