Eugene C. Deibler, 91-years-old, of Pinehurst, sits for a portrait in his “war room” den on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Deibler received the Legion of Honor Medal for his efforts in the liberation of France from German occupation in World War II as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne. The National Order of the Legion of Honor is the highest award given by France, which also grants its recipient the honorable distinction of knighthood.