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On behalf of the American Soldier, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston accepts the George Catlett Marshall Medal from Association of the United States Army president, retired Gen. Gordon R. Sullivan, at the 50th annual AUSA meeting Oct. 27, in Washington, D.C. |
I remember a fellow Texan that should also be on that list.
A movie, TO HELL AND BACK, was made from his autobiography him and everyone should see it if they get a chance:
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TO HELL AND BACK Catalog# MCA045013 $14.95 Released 1955 by Universal Pictures, TechniColor, 106 min., mono sound
Directed by Jesse Hibbs
Produced by Aaron Rosenberg
Written by Gil Doud based on the autobiography Audie Murphy
Film Editing by Edward Curtiss
Cinematography by Maury Gertsman
Music by Henry Mancini
Everyone should learn about this guy, most decorated soldier of WWII:
| Audie Leon Murphy, son of poor Texas sharecroppers, rose to national fame as the most decorated U.S. combat soldier of World War II. Among his 33 awards and decorations was the Medal of Honor, the highest military award for bravery that can be given to any individual in the United States of America, for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty." He also received every decoration for valor that his country had to offer, some of them more than once, including 5 decorations by France and Belgium. Credited with either killing over 240 of the enemy while wounding and capturing many others, he became a legend within the 3rd Infantry Division. Beginning his service as an Army Private, Audie quickly rose to the enlisted rank of Staff Sergeant, was given a "battle field" commission as 2nd Lieutenant, was wounded three times, fought in 9 major campaigns across the European Theater, and survived the war. During Murphy's 3 years active service as a combat soldier in World War II, Audie became one of the best fighting combat soldiers of this or any other century. What Audie accomplished during this period is most significant and probably will never be repeated by another soldier, given today's high-tech type of warfare. The U.S. Army has always declared that there will never be another Audie Murphy. |
More eyewitness reports here: http://www.audiemurphy.com/documents.htm
Never forget our heroes!