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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.
- Actor, songwriter, rancher
- 1942–45 (U.S. Army), 1950–66 (Texas Army National Guard), 1966–69 (U.S. Army Reserves)
Apr 3, 2014 · (1925-1971) 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...
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.
- January 1, 1
- Kingston, Texas, USA
- January 1, 1
- near Catawba, Virginia, USA
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
May 1, 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. Learn more about Murphy’s life and career.
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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 Honor for one...
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.
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