Carl "Chubby" Proffitt is awarded the French Legion of Honor Feb. 20 during a ceremony at American Legion Post 74 near Charlottesville in front of friends, family and members of the 116th Brigade Combat Team. Proffitt was bestowed the honor for his actions during the Normandy invasion that liberated France from German control during WWII. Proffitt served withthe 116th Infantry Regiment, now designated the 116th BCT. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew H. Owen, Virginia Guard Public Affairs) Charlottesville recognizes Virginia Guard D-Day veteran 120220-A--169

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