Army in the production of a documentary in 1955 for "The Big Picture" a popular U.S. In all Audie Murphy starred in or produced a total of 44 feature films, penned patriotic poetry, and became a successful country music songwriter. He later became a very successful motion picture actor, and portrayed himself in the autobiographical film "To Hell and Back" which became the highest grossing film in the history of Universal Studios until it was finally knocked off the charts by "Jaws" some 20 years later. His memoirs are still in publication today and can be found at any major bookstore. He continued his military career postwar as a member of the Texas National Guard and Army Reserve and retired with the rank of Major.įollowing the war, Audie Murphy became a best-selling author with his highly acclaimed memoirs, "To Hell and Back".
He was personally responsible for protecting his sector and certainly saving his unit from destruction.ĭuring the course of the war Audie Murphy, with little formal education rose from the enlisted rank of Private to the rank of First Lieutenant. 50 caliber machine gun while defending his unit against the onslaught of enemy dismounted infantry and armor. For over one hour he remained alone atop a burning tank destroyer calling artillery adjustments and manning a. He spent 30 months in combat in World War Two and earned the Medal of Honor for his single-handed defeat in Eastern France of an estimated 250 enemy soldiers and six Jagdpanther tanks.
He was further honored by the Governments of France and Belgium as well.Īudie Murphy enlisted in the Army at the age of 17 after having been turned down by the Navy, Marines, and Army Air Corps.
Audie Murphy came from humble roots to become our Nation's 'most decorated' combat soldier of World War II, amassing an unprecedented 33 decorations, medals, and citations, many of which were awarded multiple times. Audie Leon Murphy is an American Legend, an iconic figure in American history, and a hero for all times.
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