Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Technical Sergeant

Unit:

Company K, 116th Infantry Regiment

Awarded on:

June 29th, 1944

Citatiopn:
"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, at Normandy, France. When Technical Sergeant Profitt'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 Profitt 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 Profitt 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."

HQ First U.S. Army, GO 29, June 29th 1944

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

February 15th, 2012

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

Company K, 116th Infantry Regiment

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

Company K, 116th Infantry Regiment

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

Company K, 116th Infantry Regiment

Received this second Purple Heart as his first Oak Leaf Cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

Company K, 116th Infantry Regiment

Received this third Purple Heart as his second Oak Leaf Cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first.