To Hell and Back
1955
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Murphy wearing the U.S. Army khaki "Class A" (tropical service) uniform with full-size medals, 1948 Murphy's award for the Chevalier of the Legion of Honor Audie Murphy (20 June 1925 – 28 May 1971) was one of the most decorated United States Army combat soldiers of World War II, serving from 1942 to 1945. He received every American combat award for valor available at the time of his service ...
Jun 23, 2020 · Learn about the eight military decorations earned by Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier of World War II, including the Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross. See the dates, locations, criteria and details of each award.
audiemurphy .com. Audie Leon Murphy (20 June 1925 – 28 May 1971) [1] was an American soldier, actor, and songwriter. He was widely celebrated as the most decorated American combat soldier of World War II, [4] and has been described as the most highly decorated soldier in U.S. history. [5] [6] He received every military combat award for valor ...
Jun 23, 2020 · Learn about the Distinguished Service Cross and other medals earned by Audie Murphy, the most decorated American veteran of World War II. See the details of his heroic actions in France, his eyewitness account, and the award orders.
Learn how Audie Murphy, a poor Texas farm boy, became the most decorated soldier in U.S. Army history with 28 medals and citations, including the Medal of Honor. Read about his humble origins, his heroic actions, and his tragic fate.
Jan 23, 2015 · Audie Murphy was a 19-year-old U.S. soldier who single-handedly held off a German attack in France in 1945. He killed or wounded some 50 enemy troops, directed artillery fire and earned the Medal of Honor for his courage and valor.
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Jan 26, 2021 · 76 years ago, Audie Murphy earned his Medal of Honor with nothing but a burning tank destroyer’s .50 cal and insane bravery. On January 26, 1945, the most decorated service member of World War ...
