The proper and accurate way to state it would be “My father marched to war as did Audie Murphy and I saw it.”
You know they both marched off to the same war although not “side by side” as the former implies
Romney was using Clintonian embellishment and though certainly not a big deal not a help to a candidate who has a bit of a candor issue with many voters as it is.
Lord, give it a break, so we can all be seen marching on together......
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see1 /si/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[see] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, saw, seen, see·ing.
–verb (used with object) 1. to perceive with the eyes; look at.
6. to construct a mental image of; visualize: He still saw his father as he was 25 years ago.
7. to accept or imagine or suppose as acceptable: I can’t see him as president.
8. to be cognizant of; recognize: to see the good in others; to see where the mistake is.
9. to foresee: He could see war ahead.
10. to ascertain, learn, or find out: See who is at the door.
11. to have knowledge or experience of: to see service in the foreign corps.
12. to make sure: See that the work is done.
13. to meet and converse with: Are you seeing her at lunch today?
14. to receive as a visitor: The ambassador finally saw him.
15. to visit: He’s gone to see his aunt.
16. to court, keep company with, or date frequently: They’ve been seeing each other for a long time.
17. to provide aid or assistance to; take care of: He’s seeing his brother through college.
18. to attend or escort: to see someone home.
19. Cards. to match (a bet) or match the bet of (a bettor)
by staking an equal sum; call: I’ll see your five and raise you five more.
20. to prefer (someone or something) to be as indicated (usually used as a mild oath): I’ll see you in hell before I sell you this house. He’ll see the business fail before he admits he’s wrong.
21. to read or read about: I saw it in the newspaper.
–verb (used without object) 22. to have the power of sight.
23. to be capable of perceiving by means of computer vision.
24. to understand intellectually or spiritually; have insight: Philosophy teaches us to see.
25. to give attention or care: See, there it goes.
26. to find out; make inquiry: Go and see for yourself.
27. to consider; think; deliberate: Let me see, how does that song go?