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The Most Decorated Combat Soldier**** Life Magazine July 16, 1945

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    Posted 13 years ago

    ttomtucker
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    Major Autie Murphy the most decorated combat soldier during ww2, among his 33 awards and decorations was the Medal of Honor. After the war he became a Hollywood actor. Major Murphy is buried at Arlington National Cemetery and he is the second most visited grave behind President John F. Kennedy.

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    1. ttomtucker ttomtucker, 12 years ago
      Thank you walksoftly
    2. Benking, 12 years ago
      Autie Murphy looks familiar, was that his acting name too?

      I have war Life ones, if you like?
    3. scottvez scottvez, 12 years ago
      Audie-- yes, he starred in a movie about his life and also made several other films as well.
    4. Benking, 12 years ago
      I remember his face very well!

      His acting name was same?

      In which movies?

      I have an airplane propoller, maybe his name is on it?
    5. Benking, 12 years ago
      Scott, I have some military photos too.

      You interested in German Nazi, item too?

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