USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Audie Leon Murphy (20 June 1925 – 28 May 1971) was an American soldier, actor, and songwriter. He was one of the most decorated American combat soldiers of World War II. He received every military combat award for valor available from the United States Army, as well as French and Belgian awards for heroism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Audie Murphy, in full Audie Leon Murphy, (born June 20, 1925, near Kingston, Texas, U.S.-died May 28, 1971, near Roanoke, Virginia), American war hero and actor who was one of the most-decorated U.S. soldiers of World War II.

Detailed explanation-3: -Audie Leon Murphy, born June 20, 1925*, son of poor Texas sharecroppers, rose to national fame as the most decorated U.S. combat soldier of World War II.

Detailed explanation-4: -His courageous performance stalled the German advance and allowed him to lead his men in the counterattack which ultimately drove the enemy from Holtzwihr. For this, Murphy was awarded the Medal of Honor, the United States’ highest award for gallantry in action.

Detailed explanation-5: -Murphy made his film debut with a small role in the United Artists comedy Texas, Brooklyn And Heaven in 1948 and scored his first lead role as a troubled teen in Bad Boy in 1949. He also co-wrote To Hell And Back, a best-selling memoir which was made into a feature film in 1955-with Murphy in the lead role.