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Audie Leon Murphy (20 June 1925 – 28 May 1971) was an American soldier, actor, and songwriter. He was widely celebrated as the most decorated American combat soldier of World War II, and has been described as the most highly decorated soldier in U.S. history.
- Audie Murphy Honors and Awards
Murphy wearing the U.S. Army khaki "Class A" (tropical...
- Military Career of Audie Murphy
The military career of Audie Murphy (20 June 1925 – 28 May...
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- Film Career of Audie Murphy
Audie Murphy (20 June 1925 – 28 May 1971) was a highly...
- Audie Murphy Honors and Awards
Apr 3, 2014 · The most decorated U.S. soldier of World War II, Audie Murphy returned home a hero and became an actor, starring in his own story, 'To Hell and Back.'
Audie Murphy. Actor: To Hell and Back. Audie Murphy became a national hero during World War II as the most decorated combat soldier of the war. Among his 33 awards was the Medal of Honor, the highest award for bravery that a soldier can receive.
- June 20, 1924
- May 28, 1971
Jun 16, 2024 · Audie Murphy, American war hero and actor who was one of the most-decorated U.S. soldiers of World War II. He notably jumped onto a burning tank destroyer to turn its machine gun on enemy troops. His notable films included The Red Badge of Courage and To Hell and Back.
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Audie Murphy (20 June 1925 – 28 May 1971) was a highly decorated American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient who turned actor. He portrayed himself in the film To Hell and Back, the account of his World War II experiences. During the 1950s and 1960s he was cast primarily in westerns.
Audie Leon Murphy (June 20, 1925 in Kingston, Hunt County, Texas – May 28, 1971 in Brush Mountain near Roanoke, Virginia), was an American actor and soldier who fought during World War II. He was given the Medal of Honor .
Audie Murphy. Actor: To Hell and Back. Audie Murphy became a national hero during World War II as the most decorated combat soldier of the war. Among his 33 awards was the Medal of Honor, the highest award for bravery that a soldier can receive.
