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(Jesi Yost/For MediaNews Group) Thomas Rokita, 15, portrayed Audie Murphy, who Life magazine proclaimed America’s “most decorated soldier” in its July 16, 1945, issue cover story.
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Audie Leon Murphy (June 20, 1924 – May 28, 1971) was a fifth grade dropout from an extremely poor family who became the most decorated American soldier of World War II.
On Jan. 24, 1945, Murphy was wounded in both legs as his division held off an attack by Nazi forces near the German border. High casualties led him eventually to take command of his company.
For his gallantry, Murphy was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Portions of the incident were recreated in the popular 1955 autobiographical film To Hell and Back, which starred Murphy.
Audie Murphy was born on this day, June 20, in 1925. There is sometimes confusion over his year of birth — as he falsified a birth certificate to join the Army following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Floyd “Audie” Murphy was born on October 15, 1954, in New Philadelphia, Ohio. He unexpectedly, yet peacefully, went to be with his beloved Marsha on September 14, 2022.
Floyd “Audie” Murphy was born on October 15, 1954, in New Philadelphia, Ohio. He unexpectedly, yet peacefully, went to be with his beloved Marsha on September 14, 2022.
Audie Murphy was the most decorated soldier in World War II, and his highest award, the Medal of Honor, was directly linked to a North Dakotan. 1st Lt. Walt Weispfenning grew up in Fredonia, in Logan ...