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Audie Murphy
Audie Leon Murphy (June 20, 1925 in Kingston, Hunt County, Texas – May 28, 1971 in Brush Mountain near Roanoke, Virginia), was an Americanactor and soldier who fought during World War II.
He was given the Medal of Honor.
Sergeant audie murphy biography wikipedia
Biography
[change | change source]Murphy was of Irishdescent. His was the son of Berry Emmett Murphy and Josie Bell Killian. He grew up on farms near Farmersville and Greenville, Texas. When his father left the family, Audie stopped his studies at primary school in fifth grade to help support his family.
Murphy joined the Army in 1942.
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His first assignment was being sent to Morocco as a replacement in the 3rd Platoon in 1943. Audie Murphy was very good in several battles. In Italy, his abilities as a combatinfantryman earned him promotions and decorations for his heroism.
After being wounded in combat, Murphy was removed from the battlefield and promoted to Lieutenant. The Lieutenant GeneralAlexander Patch, commander of the Army, gave him th