America's Generals Salute Audie Murphy ~~~ Presidential Medal of Freedom

125 four-star flag and general officers have endorsed the Audie Murphy Presidential Medal of Freedom Petition.
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You can sign the electronic version of the petition at this link:
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The petition formally nominating Audie Murphy for the nation's highest civilian honor was submitted to President Obama at the White House via certified mail, but we never received a response.
The petition will once again be submitted to the White House under President Trump in the very near future.
That said, until the award is approved, periodic updates will be submitted to the White House with additional signatures.
To learn more about Audie Murphy visit this link:
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Washington, D.C.
'Adjutant's Call'
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'National Emblem'
'Washington Post March'
'Auld Land Syne'
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U.S. Air Force Band
Washington, D.C.
'God Bless America'
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Thank you!

[@keithrissolo7437]

Audie Murphy was the embodyment of what every Soldier espires to be....So proud to have worn the uniform of the US ARMY SOLDIER....

[@fasteddie9055]

I was watching Audie Murphy westerns during the early 50s. I collected TO HELL AND BACK (1955) many yrs. ago. I like his 1949 BAD BOY flic and the 1958 version of THE QUIET AMERICAN is an outstanding movie. I also know that he was MAJOR AUDIE MURPHY of the Texas National Guard during his later yrs.

[@kathartman7710]

This recognition is long overdue and most certainly well deserved. Rest In Peace you amazing hero.

[@RONALD511]

Audie was a quite humble farm boy from Texas and knew himself as a simple honest and flat straight human being with no imagination of fake or lies..He told the TRUTH about fear and death..His buddies were more important than anything and he killed for them...He will be always will be an everlasting example of a real man..God Bless Him..RIP Semper-Fi

[@dallasyap3064]

Agreed. But there is one thing he lied if I am not mistaken but it does not really matter. He had one of his family member his sister I guess to make a fake document to show that he is old enough to enlist which I dont think he was. But he did it for America and other Allied countries and its innocent people fighting Germany during WW2 so it does not really matter. Correct me if I am wrong. But ya I still agree with u.

[@kimstayt8967]

@@dallasyap3064 I am a 2nd cousin of Audie's. The story I was always told was that his older sister had to sign a waiver for him to join due to his age. His parents were not a factor & his sister was head of the family. He supported the rest of them (11) with his Army pay & tried to keep the family together. I am a 12 yr veteran myself & very proud of our common heritage. He & my dad were cousins & my dad was older by 3 yrs. He also fought in WWII. Unfortunately, my dad was in the "aftermath crew" that pulled into Auschwitz Concentration Camp just a few hours after the Germans high-tailed it out of there. It was not a pretty site (I have old photos), and my dad did not talk about the war much. My dad also grew up in Farmersville, TX.

[@andyZ3500s]

@@kimstayt8967 I am truly sorry that you're father had to see something like Auschwitz. It's hard to believe things like this happen. My grandfather and five of his brother's served in WWII. My grandfather wasn't in action thank God. All the women in the family told me that they all came home different. Audie Murphy means alot to me, I think he kinda represents the whole generation in a way. Thanks you for your service? From Andy

[@kimstayt8967]

@@andyZ3500s Thanks Andy. I'd join again if I had the choice. I am still appreciative that there are people who remember who Audie was & what he did for this country. I'm afraid the list of people who do, is dwindling. It will be a sad day when that happens. I have the original snapshot photos documenting what they found at Auschwitz when they marched in. My dad said the Germans had only been gone 2 hrs or less. It is sickening to see what they saw & imagine the stench. Sorry to be graphic but, many, many large piles of bodies still steaming. How horrendous! Thank you for your kind words about Audie.

[@t4texastom587]

@@kimstayt8967 Hello neighbor, from a fellow Texan.👋🤠 I read your comment, and I just wanted to say to you that I would love to be able to say to people that "I am related to Audie Murphy". Like millions of others, he was and still is one of my heroes & idols. God bless your Dad for serving and defending our country, and also to you too..... thank you for your service!🇨🇱🇺🇲

[@leebaker2588]

As a new boot in Marine Corps bootcamp, our DI said to us, "If you want to fight like Audie Murphy, you better train like Audie Murphy." That is pretty high praise. L.T. Baker CPL USMC CDR USNR

[@2ndarmoredhellonwheels106]

On the flip side as a retired soldier ( u.s army 79 to 96 ) I never understood why chesty puller never received the medal of honor. Now this was a marine who cared about his marines especially the enlisted ranks.

[@leebaker2588]

@@2ndarmoredhellonwheels106 5 Navy Crosses would work for me. Didn't General Patton say he would give his immortal soul for that piece of ribbon? I'm just glad were both here to make these observations.

[@2ndarmoredhellonwheels106]

@@leebaker2588 I am too.you take care and thanks for your service

[@leebaker2588]

@@2ndarmoredhellonwheels106 Thanks!

[@comteeban2191]

Mr Murphy was a hard-working man since his boyhood days indeed all through his entire life and he was a true hero of the second world war. Intrepid at a boys age and as a gallant soldier. His movies mirror his life. Bless you.

[@kimstayt8967]

It's spelled A-U-D-I-E. I am Audie's 2nd cousin and very proud to share our common heritage. My dad was Audie's cousin but 3 yrs older than Audie. He did not lie to get in the Army about his age. His oldest sister was head of the family, at that time, and she signed a waiver allowing him to join early. He tried to financially support his family on his Army pay, to allow them to stay together as a family (12 kids). I don't believe he was able to accomplish that unfortunately, but he tried.

[@stevesolo.]

Audie Murphy went above and beyond the call of duty for all his own family and mankind for peace and freedom God bless his heart and soul 🌹🕊️🙏🇬🇧💎😎💐

[@jeanetteoglesby629]

He bought a big house for his family to live in! He was such a wonderful person!❤🇺🇸❤🇺🇸❤🇺🇸❤

[@larrywashington6199]

Audie, reminded so much of my Uncle that retired as a Major with a Battlefield Comm. From one Vet to another Rip and i salute both of you.

[@ronalddavidyoung6302]

The major deserves this honor.....God bless his family!

[@AudieMurphyAmericanLegend]

Audie Murphy was a true patriot and this presidential honor would be well deserved

[@davidcrowe573]

My kind of people. God bless them all.

[@bigdog8579]

Audie Murphy must have been all the wonderful things expressed by so many in the earlier statements! He was a dad blame good cowboy which I still watch reruns today! I personally honor him my own way sense I was too young to know of him in those days!

[@1BlueStarRising]

Truly one and only most profoundly decorated Hero in the History of the United States America. 1Lt Audie Murphy 🇺🇸 ✨We Salute You✨ 🇺🇸God Bless America🇺🇸 Humbly, Ret, U.S.A & Proud to have served🇺🇸

[@1BlueStarRising]

Continued With great respects to my fellow members in Military Uniform as they all have sworn to protect this Nation from enemies foreign or domestic regardless of whom within its own domestic realm it is responsible to face those enemies. Myself knowing this & greater to be true from my serving my country & the more so from being proud of my heritage as Americas First Family Honor Roll it goes very deeper my love for Country, Duty & Honor! With all due respects to the CIC & his long years of schooling he has not any of these values knowing these Honors mentioned above military life service or Honors of being of Americas founding fathers in Mind, Heart & Soul. His ambitions were to become president & make this Nation a nation for all people's rights and privileges without respects to A Nation Under One God with Liberty & Justice for all. A subdivided view where every thing goes that works for all to include what is unjust in Gods eyes of evils that get into people's. Continued...

[@1BlueStarRising]

+1BlueStarRising Continued I too could have lost it with this soldier as the policemen do, but I spent my time going to church with family & I always respected my fellow soldiers with Gods pure love! We are only able as Christians to get angry at the evil that gets into humans so every one came to me writing statements when he accused me of violating his human rights (keep every one awake after 10 p.m. throwing their beer bottles &Cigarettes buts to the grown.)Oh yes his black Sgt. Major had me already written up with violating his civil rights & was going to charge me with false claims. I saw worse things like being denied promotion to SSGT E-6 by a black Sgt.Major of the board. Simply we are abused by their bad experiences or just for fun. like grow up already people as we've no slave owners in these days !!! It's a problematic issue that needs proper addressing. Our president is selling out our Domestic securities in this Nation! How would Maj. Murphy feel now🇺🇸❓

[@edwinduke48]

+1BlueStarRising Well said.

[@1BlueStarRising]

Thank God I'm doing something right.

[@ninamilton-carlee1171]

audie should have had the Freedom medal before now..He and other men like him fought hard for us.....Or we would be speaking fluent German with some Japanese. ........Award the service people for their personal acts of courage.....Like while they live

[@grizscrumptious2868]

Man was a high level of brave.

[@fetengineer9151]

Wow congratulations to America's newest 4-star General... and on top of that he's African American... which is right on time seeing how bad the social climate is today Make us proud sir!

[@maureencora1]

Heaven is for Heroes, May He R.I.P.

[@t4texastom587]

R. I. P. The world's most decorated soldier - 🇺🇲🇨🇱AUDIE MURPHY 🇨🇱🇺🇲

[@garybrace8671]

nicely done , he sure left quite a legacy didnt he,and loved all his movies

[@AudieMurphyAmericanLegend]

Gary Brace Thank you. The list of four-star endorsements now tops 125. It is a hell of a legacy. I doubt humble Murphy realized he would be remembered almost 50 years after his passing and held in such high regard by such esteemed military officers.

[@anasparta596]

I had the biggest crush for Audie before I knew he was a war hero I saw his movie Billy the Kid I just love him. May he rest in peace🙏💋

[@1932denise]

great soldier and great men ! respect 👍

[@voicegirl555]

Happy Happy 95th Birthday Audie Murphy! Thank you for your service to your country and for all the films you left behind. You were a good actor!

[@AudieMurphyAmericanLegend]

125 Four-Star Generals and Admirals have endorsed the Audie Murphy Presidential Medal of Freedom! See the names and photos of these great leaders who have endorsed the campaign to honor America's most beloved veteran!

[@carolynjfrazier9628]

WE ARE SO BLESSED TO HAVE SUCH AN AWESOME HERO & THANK GOD BE WAS OUR HERO INSTEAD OF THE ENEMY!!!

[@audiblerangerdms6616]

I was named after this guy.

[@jrw17]

I love the National Emblem march in this, so beautiful

[@Agent77X]

This young rural man enlisted in the U.S. military to support his family! He was rejected by all the other branches and finally got in the U.S. Army!😊 Recruiter did not think much of him because of his size.😂 In combat, he was a super leader of men!😮

[@dreamsofsnow6521]

When I was in the Army in the 80's I served in the same Company that Audie Murphy had been in ( Bravo Company 1/15 3rd Infantry) and we where referred to and known as the Audie Murphy Company, there was also a large portrait of him in HQ and his movie was mandatory viewing. Our salute to officers was always with AUDIE MURPHY SIR ! The Army has never forgotten Audie Murphy, a legend.

[@dallasyap3064]

Wow u really got the privillege to serve in the same company as him. Congratulations! And of course he will not be forgotten.

[@Injuntru]

So proud to know Audey's life and service!!!

[@AudieMurphyAmericanLegend]

Bobi LaFrance Thank you. Share it with friends. His name has almost been forgotten or lost to most Americans. Thanks

[@robertyoung3992]

Audie

[@robertyoung3992]

@@AudieMurphyAmericanLegend was he honored with Medal Of Honor just once or more than once?

[@AudieMurphyAmericanLegend]

@@robertyoung3992 The Medal of Honor can only be awarded once per regulations that were amended following the First World War. Thanks

[@rambosperm]

I don't think I've ever seen more Silver Stars in one photo lineup....

[@ginocanavari2651]

thank you AUDIE

[@elvispresley2021]

American Hero

[@richardrodgers7311]

The list just keeps getting bigger. In this latest version, I see a handful of new additions including General Mattis, a frequent military commentator on televisioin news. Ooooh-rah!

[@AudieMurphyAmericanLegend]

Richard Rodgers Thank my friend! I do appreciate all of your sincere comments. Hopefully this will go through in the very near future!

[@AudieMurphyAmericanLegend]

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[@pw6titanium]

For all the hard work , dedication, loyalty and sacrifice, America's vets are still treated like shit by the govt. bookkeepers . The US govt. has an insurance policy on all active service grunts in the military. If you come back in a body bag , they get 10 million buks per cadaver....what do the poor families get ?...answer__next to SFA. That's how much the govt cares about its men and women who are disposable pawns.

[@TedBronson1918]

+Alba Whiteman And how much hell have YOU raised about that issue? How many TV/radio shows have you been on to spread the word about that abuse? This is something that can be changed if you show proof. The American people would be outraged

[@pw6titanium]

1_I don't live in the USA 2_any search of underwriters from govt records should be easily recovered info. 3__it is the same system applied the world over. 4__what is the name of that famous marine who said war is just a commercial racket ?

[@mikev1758]

+Alba Whiteman My same thoughts, I mean the majority of enlisted are used to grease the wheels of Arm Chair Generals politics. I thank those that signed the petition, but dam that was a lot of Generals and a lot of our military budget that just got displayed while the enlisted person is living in a Cut-Throat operation just to make the next grade. But, the part that really kills me is if you do make your 20 more years of faithful service your retirement pay get taxed, that should be a bonus for serving 20+ years. If we can send millions and billions to other so-called Allies nations then we sure as hell can waive taxing those that did so much for so many.

[@billsmith3471]

I believe it was "Old Gimlet Eye," Maj. Gen. Smedley Darlington Butler. He wrote a book with that title. He is also a two-time Medal of Honor recipient. One tough SOB.

[@JorgeGonzalez-fo9pp]

I,Love the Honor commemorate Tributes to falling Heroes of America And its History never to be forgotten

[@robertwilliams5151]

Semper Fi, Gen. Mattis. Don't give the idiots an inch.

[@AudieMurphyAmericanLegend]

Robert Williams Great American and a great warrior.

[@robertyoung3992]

Audie had already won the nations highest award for valor The Medal of Honor

[@anthonyfoutch3152]

My father fought in the same actions as Major Murphy. The only reason we knew was when I was a kid we were watching "To Hell and Back" when my dad jumped up and said I fought for that beach house in the movie. The "Greatest Generation".

[@jimhoward1062]

what was interesting to me was the number of army generals that had the Combat Infantry badge and the Ranger patch those are the fighters. .

[@terranceperkins9656]

Jim Howard..... Rangers lead the way. I am a retired Lcdr pilot, even I know that. When you lead from the point you get to trade lead. I just dodged S.A.M. 2 missiles in Hiphong. They didn't give me anything to trade shots so I could qualify.

[@AudieMurphyAmericanLegend]

Jim not only the CIB but a lot of DSC's and Silver Stars as well.

[@daveschozer6166]

Back in the day... You, needed both to make Gen.

[@toinimoore3463]

My Father was rescued by Audie at Auzio Texas T Patchers Engineers trapped and unit helped save them as quote Audie said they are Texas Boys🤠😉🤩Daddy saw fast he didn’t want to make friends get in get out he had much pain in his eyes ,only a true soldier can understand His pain seeing his buddies die next to him 😢😢

[@toinimoore3463]

My Dad had Two Silver stars and Two Bronze you don’t sit on your back side unless you want it Kicked HARD

[@csutherland9865]

Anybody with that kind of moxie better get this kind of a tribute. Wouldn't catch me on a tank on fire, not at any age. I'm too chicken! What guts!

[@edwardgildner7542]

I'm retired Ssgt USAF and Audie Murphy deserves this award for he is a true hero.

[@ginocanavari2651]

about time

[@AudieMurphyAmericanLegend]

Yes it is about time to honor this extraordinary American hero and patriot.

[@ginocanavari2651]

thank GOD for him and all the ordinary Americans that fort for our country.

[@jasonstrickland3531]

nice video brother, will share and retweet

[@AudieMurphyAmericanLegend]

Jason Strickland Thanks Jason! I very much appreciate that!

[@airzorne]

For the Enclave!

[@anamariahenriquesrodrigues9199]

Grata!

I'm proud to have served with some of these leaders who've endorsed this award: LTG Crouch in Korea, Col Keane in the 10th Mountain Division, MG Ellis in Korea, MG Franks in Korea, Gen Luck in Korea,

[@AudieMurphyAmericanLegend]

Depcom Nice comment Depcom. Good men surely. Only about 20 holdouts from all of the Army four-stars. Granted one is free to endorse or not endorse anything one desires, but to not honor Murphy to me is unfathomable, especially if you are a retired Army four-star general. Who are they? I won't call their names but it's not hard to figure out. Thanks again for the comment.

I know who they are. What a shame.

[@AudieMurphyAmericanLegend]

Depcom I liked your original comment so much I have pinned it to this page. Stand by for another response to your "What a shame" comment.

[@AudieMurphyAmericanLegend]

Depcom As I previously stated I had no intention of calling names but I've rethought that; or as the new political favorite line is, "over time my position has evolved" so here are the names of the holdouts. Each has been contacted I might add on multiple occasions. General Sennewald, General Gorman, General Colin Powell, General Fred Franks, General Maddox, General Hartzog, General Shinseki, General Meigs, General Abrams, General Kern, General Hill, General Bryan Brown, General Casey, General Benjamin Griffin, General Ham, General McChrystal and General Petraeus. Go figure?

[@paulsuprono7225]

I served with a few of these officers. For the most part . . . I'M SEEING STARS !

[@frankdenardo8261]

Audie Murphy was a REAL American hero. A decorated one as well.

[@ChrisLichowicz]

He was awarded the CMH, of course they have to salute. This must be news to civilians... Semper Fi!

[@briendoyle4680]

Take back Linbaugh's medal - First!!

[@StephenRimingtonrimtech58]

shared

[@AudieMurphyAmericanLegend]

Stephen Rimington Thank you

[@earthianfriendly5708]

Happy fourth

[@remy3014]

Audie Murphy Texas Great Man & Heroes got also french légion d honneur. God bless América.

[@rvail136]

07 Lt Murphy!

[@taurektaurek6213]

So what is the diffenece between a llag and general officer? Does Flag include Navy admirals (and Marines if they rise to equivalent rank)?

[@garyhink2015]

He would b sick at the American government and how evil it is

[@creveceoure4593]

Has President Trump been made aware of this petition? For him this would be a no brainer. Granted!

[@user-mr3vd9wr5x]

👍🤫

[@user-iz9pn3ig1j]

Приветствую !!!

[@grguy793]

A rhumbs down shows ignorance of history and the usual lack of appreciation.

[@leaomartinofaria1667]

Esses Generais... São recarnacoes de Roma... A maioria foram Cezar.... Os alemães... São recarnacoes de Atlântida....

[@georggreis8412]

they also have some war criminals, but we haven't the court of nurenberg

[@edyoung646]

from a country that put bugs bunny on a stamp but not audie murphy?

[@jcmarines2479]

WERES CMC Theres Only ACMC

[@AudieMurphyAmericanLegend]

JC Marines Not sure how you missed it. You must have gotten distracted for a moment. There are two Commandants shown in the video, General's Kelley and Jones. Recently Generals Amos and Krulack also endorsed the petition.

[@ronaldbouvette7215]

Audy served in the Army,not the Marine Corp.

[@AudieMurphyAmericanLegend]

Why no kidding. What's your point?

[@ronaldbouvette7215]

Audie Murphy American Legend in the opening of video they are showing a marine uniform

[@AudieMurphyAmericanLegend]

@@ronaldbouvette7215 Ronald that image is of the breast of former Secretary of Defense James Mattis Marine Corps uniform. He is probably the best known general officer who supports this award to Murphy and who himself signed the petition. It is thumbnail image used to enhance the eye-catchy appearance of the video. Not to insinuate Murphy was in the Marine Corps. Thanks

[@Onecooltop75]

Audie murphy. The only mistake the marine corps ever made

[@AudieMurphyAmericanLegend]

john Hamilton Yes, and it was a big one!

[@frankbennish9792]

ya the airborne blew it too

[@Coyote...2022]

Shame, with all these notable signatures this hard-fought petition didn't go anywhere. No surprise though, Obama was Pres., but he made sure Ellen Degeneres got one along with a few other mediocre celebs. The award has lost its importance and value.

[@AudieMurphyAmericanLegend]

@coyote1944 I appreciate the comment. Hard fought isn't even the word for this one. I worked on this for about 7 years and I have never found any petition anywhere that has as much gravitas as this one has. I did send it to the President Obama and his administration and never even received an acknowledgment or a thank you. I never got around to sending it to the President Trump or his administration as I was in the middle of a long protracted 4-year divorce. I've just recently wound that business up, and plan to renew my efforts. I don't think we're dead in the water yet. Let's see what the future brings. Again thanks for your interest and your comment.

[@glennanderson7835]

Wonder if Audie Would salute the clown generals of today?…doubt it! Enemy identification seems to be at an all time low.