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   Who was Audie Murphy?

   • Audie Murphy eventually became the most decorated U.S. soldier in World War II. Though he was around 20 years old at the end of the war, he had killed 240 German soldiers, had been wounded three times and had earned 33 awards and medals. After the war, he appeared in more than 40 films.

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   Is Audie Murphy still alive?

   • Audie Murphy (born June 20, 1925, near Kingston, Texas, U.S.—died May 28, 1971, near Roanoke, Virginia) was an American war hero and actor who was one of the most-decorated U.S. soldiers of World War II. Audie Murphy. Audie Murphy in To Hell and Back (1955), directed by Jesse Hibbs.

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   How old was Audie Murphy when he posed for a portrait?

   • He was nine years old. Lieutenant Audie Murphy posed for this portrait after receiving the Medal of Honor for heroism on the battlefield in France. Murphy remains the most highly decorated soldier in U.S. history. The boy loved to hunt in the local scrubland.

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   How did Audie Murphy become a movie star?

   • As Audie Murphy was battling “battle fatigue,” he was using his fame to propel him into a movie star. He would act in 26 movies where his name is in the credits. He was in mostly westerns portraying the hero of the film. Murphy wrote an autobiography called To Hell and Back, which had become an instant bestseller.

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   Apr 3, 2014 · Gender: Male. Best Known For: 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.'. Industries.

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   Jan 23, 2015 · Home. Topics. World War II. WWII Hero Audie Murphy: ‘How Come I’m Not Dead?’. The 19-year-old U.S. soldier personally killed or wounded some 50 German troops, earning the Medal of...

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   He was nine years old. Lieutenant Audie Murphy posed for this portrait after receiving the Medal of Honor for heroism on the battlefield in France. Murphy remains the most highly decorated soldier in U.S. history. The boy loved to hunt in the local scrubland.

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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 , [4] and has been described as the most highly decorated soldier in U.S. history.

7. www.nationalww2museum.org › war › articlesAudie Murphy Single-handedly Stopped a German Attack

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   Audie Murphy Single-handedly Stopped a German Attack. From Murphy’s exposed position on top of the burning tank destroyer, he killed over 20 German soldiers and repelled their attack. January 26, 2020. On January 26, 1945, 2nd Lieutenant Audie L. Murphy was commanding company B of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, near the ...

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   After receiving the Medal of Honor, Murphy was widely celebrated as the most decorated American soldier in World War II and was featured on the covers of magazines in the United States. The Medal of Honor is the highest level award received in the military. Audie Murphy was a scrawny 19-yr old kid.

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   6 days ago · 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. Learn more about Murphy’s life and career.