Audie Murphy - America's 'most decorated soldier of WWII' awarded Texas Supreme Military Honor

[@susanroberts2068]

My mum made me aware of Audie Murphy, she always watched his films and told me he was a war hero. I used to think she was kidding me I said to her "so they made him an actor" and she said yes. I watched his film and read about him and was blown away. Everyone should know about him in the world. Great man R I P

[@vernieistooold]

Obviously, Audie Murphy was courageous on the battle field. He was also courageous when he talked about suffering from depression and PTSD. At the time, no one talked about PTSD and Murphy opened up the dialogue on the topic. He was an amazing person.

[@susanjurkiewicz596]

1 word handsome

[@Sunset4Semaphores]

Amazing work people!

[@barrygioportmorien1]

Glad to hear Audie is awarded the medal he is so worthy of........ from a Canadian fan of Audie as an actor, and a great hero, and what i'll wager not a lot of people know as a great songwriter. Congratulations to Audie and his family. I find it hard to believe that someone could give this a thums down.

[@halklegman6490]

Actually, Bull Halsey's greatest contribution to victory in the Pacific was being givem the overall command of the Guadalcanal Campaign.

[@robertallen6710]

God bless you and all Canadian brothers!

[@coiledsteel8344]

barrygioportmorien1 - They are TROLLS 👿 and are in more places in You Tube than the Covid-19 Virus!

[@nancymorrison1273]

It's the quiet ones you have to watch out for. Audie Murphy and Alvin York were both quiet, reserved men that let their actions speak for them. Thanks to both men for their service and bravery. I, for one, appreciate this wonderful country, and our freedom, that they fought so hard for. Plus the enjoyment of Audies' movies. Blessed be.

[@이기홍-h8i]

I am a Korean living Seoul. South Korea. When I was a high school boy, I saw his movie. He was very great and brave soldier!!!!

[@geoffdearth7360]

And if you met him in person you would never know he was anybody out of the ordinary. I saw him on "What's My Line" and he was the most humble person you could imagine.

[@lindaarrington9397]

He was I think I love this man Warrior

[@chrisgabbert658]

What kind of a person puts a 👎on a video on this man a true hero.

[@fastsetinthewest]

I was raised knowing the exploits of Audie Murphy. It matters that we have a hero like Audie. He was always in the back of my mind during my time in the Armed Services. My service in Vietnam was difficult with many close calls to death. I always thanked Murphy for speaking out about the memories of combat. We missed him after his death. God bless Audie. Regards...

[@michaelhoggarth89]

Mrs Hoggarth..... My mother loved Audie Murphy...I watched films with her and learnt and saw how handsome, brave and psychologically hurt he was through his time in WW2....May be rest in peace & may God Bless him always 🇱🇷 From UK🇬🇧

[@beccabaker7636]

Left out he's the youngest most highly decorated soldier under 18 he got those medals under 18 and we wonder why they're called the greatest generation. Mr. Murphy thank you for saving so many single handedly. Your bravery was unprecedented, 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@bighands69]

There is a whole generation that sacrificed himself to save America from an enemy so terrifying that people did not believe were that bad until after the war. He was a celebrity in an era were heroes were real. Actors like Lee Marvin and James Garner got multiple purple hearts for their service.

[@GordoGambler]

The actual youngest was Calvin Graham, also from Texas. He was 12 and was slightly wounded on a battleship at Guadalcanal. He then got in trouble for going to his grandmas funeral, then court marshaled for desertion. Great TV movie about him, where they placed him as a gun loader. He reenlisted in 1948 and hurt his back in 1951. He finally got his revoked medals from Jimmy Carter, but was a long delay before getting vet benefits.

[@vivians9392]

God had his hand of protection and guidance on Audie from the day he entered the war!

[@josephjackson7269]

Audie was in movies after his military services. Most movies stars except some exceptions found ways to dodge the war

[@joemcmurry7768]

Not only the most decorated of ww2, but most ever metals awarded ever for an American.A great American.

[@skiprussell2606]

I doubt he had the most ever, He earned The most but now it seems they give them out like popcorn Its common to see some army E-3 with 20 or so medals, They have little worth or meaning anymore.

[@michaelpoole7264]

Joe McMurry I think Prince Charles May have more medals. What a hero .!,,

[@skiprussell2606]

@shaun king Your a Moron, Have you ever put your life on the line for anything? the only joke here is you.

[@billdougan4022]

@@michaelpoole7264 Prince Charles isn't an American.

[@skiprussell2606]

@Terry Blanton If your Ship is awarded the Presidential unit citation you are also given that medal if you were a member of the crew at the time the medal was earned. It's yours forever no matter where you may be transferred.

[@yiseng4602]

As a young boy he had to take care of his siblings during the Depression.But Audie Murphy rose from the ashes like a phoenix to become America's most decorated hero. Unfortunately his life was one of misery and tragedy.

[@fredjones9853]

He died on a Mountain in Virginia. I hiked to the site of the crash as a young man. At that time parts of the plane still remained!! Great American Patriot!!

[@chrischipps7583]

Audie Murphy will always be my favorite actor and movie star of all time.

[@elizabethcole3662]

He will always be a hero to all of us great artist great films great hero we couldn't be prouder of him if he was one of us British wish he was made us proud to be part of a mm Erica during war wasn't born then but father never stopped speaking about It so proud condolences to his wife and kids to be killed in this way is unnatuurale God rest his soul god bless America from Inverness Scotland

[@elizabethcole3662]

America

[@lilasimmons5748]

I love his movies. Especially the Petticoat one who had a lot of ladies with guns.

[@povluffyOriginal]

Same my guy

[@rowdyyates4273]

Wars are started by Zeros and fought by HEROES-----Audie was one of them---------------------RIP x

[@gregorycolt1449]

I teach my students about this GREAT AMERICAN. He was an amazing man! God rest him. He EARNED it!

[@bighands69]

A whole generation of young men like that made sacrifices to ensure that America would not be part of a Japanese Nazi state. And those that survived the war came back to make America great. There was a massive recession in 1948-1949 and not one of them complained they just rolled the sleeves up and continued.

[@rebeccahernandez3460]

Thank you for teaching your students about him. If we don't keep his memory alive he will be forgotten. I hope you teach them about Alvin York as well. Young people don't have any idea what those men went through to keep this country free and to preserve all the rights many take for granted. This isn't to take away from our military people of today. But, most young people don't know anything about either Alvin York or Audie Murphy and both of those brave men as well as all of the brave men of WW1 and WW2 deserve to be remembered.

[@leoncarter3812]

Thank You for doing that. I wrote to him several times and he sent me back letters and a picture.

[@psw4763]

An unbelievable story, a true hero and God Bless our veterans

[@matocinstinalittlebeargarv5716]

Maj. Audie Leon Murphy, and Sergeant Alvin Cullum York, ARE WHAT AMERICAN HEROES SHOULD BE!

[@billsehl1261]

Darren Garvie a6

[@stanleyhood4343]

Darren there are still such great American heroes.

[@lindaarrington9397]

Amen

[@kristycannon7923]

I have a small blue tri-colored merle male Chihuahua who is so unique and petite with the lightest blue eyes, the biggest heart and a larger-than-life personality. When we received him as a puppy, an Audie Murphy western month long marathon was on TV. He was so handsome with his light blue eyes! We knew then that our little Chihuahua was going to be named after America's bravest soldier....."Audie Murphy!" He carries a big name that makes everyone smile when they hear it, and he is the love of our lives! 😊

[@edithsymmans3273]

I have always Honoured, Respected and Loved Audie Leon Murphy all my life since I was 6 years old... The day Audie was killed in that air crash I cried and was totally unable to be quieted from my grief by my Mom.... To hear that Major Audie Leon Murphy was Honoured with this Award I cried again with happiness this time, sadly my Mom never lived to see this come true... America's greatest hero of all, Audie Leon Murphy was quiet and so humble letting his actions speak loud.... I found it so hard to understand WHY Texas took all these years to Honour this amazing man till now... Major Audie Leon Murphy the GREATEST AMERICAN HERO OF THEM ALL, this is whom the young people of today should work to be like, not the basketball or football people as they come and go... As Audie's sister, Nadine said, " Your not really dead until your forgot." We will never forget Audie Leon Murphy, ever... Audie came from humble beginnings and became A TRUE WWll HERO, best selling author and an American Movie Star.... REST IN ETERNAL PEACE AUDIE LEON MURPHY.... YOU ARE REMEMBERED. HONOURED, MISSED AND LOVED STILL TODAY.

[@timothyturner9160]

What a humble man he was and a great humanitarian. I am honored to say THANK YOU FOR YOUR WONDERFUL SERVICE AND SACRIFICES HE MADE FOR THE COUNTRY AND HIS SERVICE IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY..

[@nancywood9531]

He so deserved this great award from the State of Texas. America needs a president with the same patriotism as Audey Murphy. 🇺🇸💫

[@whiff1962]

While stationed in Spangdahlem, Germany, I had the privilege of serving alongside a nephew of Audie Murphy, who had secured his uncle's uniform (never asked how he got it), and had it displayed for us enlisted guys and gals to look at. The ribbons on the uniform practically covered the whole upper left side.

[@robertknowles413]

Several years ago, I was checking ID's at a popular club/bar and I was presented with a Texas dl with photo. I read the name: Audie L. Murphy 3rd. I said: " you kidding me?" Nope. I'm his great grandson. Ran it thru the scanner and it came back Valid. Wow! Very nice and quiet young man. We talked for a while and then he was gone. How lucky was I.

[@francesgascon9605]

@@robertknowles413 Audie sadly had no grand children. Neither of his 2 sons produced children of their own. Terry I believe had step children

[@1958newboy]

GOD BLESS HIM, LOVE THIS MAN, RIP AUDIE

[@sandrasanders706]

To think that Ten Years After the War as an actor he would portray himself and reenact his War exploits, dealing with PSTSS.... that is amazing to me...

[@coiledsteel8344]

sandra sanders - PTSD

[@musicgroopie1]

I grew up in Farmersville . The city holds Audience Murphy day every June with parades and visits from senators / congressmen. I miss listening to Audi's sisters telling stories about his military and Hollywood careers!

[@johndavies1336]

Audie was my boyhood HERO. My generation grew up with The Western Films with our ideal young film star - Audie Murphy. Thanks for this program.♦️♦️♦️

[@johngallear3516]

when i was in iraq the px had a convention centre with the audie murphy photo and his life story just before u entered a true to life war hero RIP audie

[@sparky16261]

I am Canadian and have always been but I also have nothing but respect for this Gentleman. I just wish somebody could have helped him when he needed it. In this time of virus quarantine what a great time to teach the kids about their history and about MEN like this

[@afrhspook]

He deserved all the awards for his heroism and accomplishments. He deserves his DAY!!!

[@AlCapone-dl3cd]

What this man went through he was honored greatly/

[@garymeyers8687]

God bless that man.thank you for your service Audie RIP

[@windo67]

For the Army it was Audie Murphy , for the Marines John Basilone for the Air Force it was Pappy Boyington and for the Navy Bull Halsey. 4 reasons why we have the freedoms we have . today

[@gerryrobersonsr503]

Pappy Boyington was a Marine, not Air Force.

[@kortnejones3818]

Pappy was a marine , there wasn't a airforce then , it was Army Air corps

[@michaeldougfir9807]

Sir, Pappy Boyington was a United States Marine! (Clarified and defended here by a Navy sailor!) And by the way, the US Air Firce was created AFTER WWII.

[@geraldjohnson4013]

Pappy Boyington wasn't Air Force. Like John Basilone he too was a Marine. And during WWII the Air Force was still part of the Army. The USAAF or the United States Army Air Force or referred to by its original name the Army Air Corps. The Marine Corps like the Navy and Army Air Corps had squadrons too.

[@donclark4685]

Pappy Boyington was a Marine.

[@kimberlydeeney5652]

Thinking of Major Murphy always, but especially today. Hoping my dad is up there hanging out with hero right now. Thank you, daddy for teaching us all about Major Murphy.

[@bobbymiller4735]

He was my grandpa murphys little brother I have Murphy blood In my vains and proud of it

[@stevesolo.]

Honour and respect to Audi Murphy.🌹✊🕊️🙏🇬🇧💎😎💐

[@ronalds.reamssr.1805]

Salutes to Major Audie Murphy and family.

[@njpete987]

Congratulations on having such a great uncle!

[@vivians9392]

In other words, he was your great uncle...kudos!

[@judyschmoll8541]

Bobby Miller, You have every right to be PROUD. Those are big shoes to fill too.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸God Bless You.

[@edisoncrisostomo7017]

I admire so much Audie Murphy, the great American hero until today, the greatest war movie I saw To hell and back starting Audie Murphy himself, it's a big hit until the 60s Murphy is a good soldier very young 17 years old, the bravest of the brave, he deserve to be called great American hero, most decorated soldier of world war two, winner of The U S congressional medal of honor, France highest medal decoration and Belgium medal, above great movie star of western movie, sad his life cut short at age 45, rest in peace our great hero

[@titasantiniE]

God Bless Audie Murphy. His life was not easy, and he suffered a great deal. Thank you for your sacrifice, now rest in peace sir.

[@davidbiggs5499]

I had the honor of being assigned in the same brigade as audie Murphy I was a combat engineer in the 3rd infantry division 1972

[@DallasBryant-rw1oh]

If all Americans' would follow Audie Murphy in his service to the Country this would be a great America!!!!!!!

[@janholly3961]

Audie Murphy .... May schoolchildren learn about this brave young man who put his life on the line for his country So many times. Remember.. remember this Soldier, Audie Murphy!

[@sandraoviedo2485]

Thank you, Mr. Audie Murphy!!! ❤

[@trilbywilby7826]

May he never be forgotten. May his courage, selflessness, and sacrifices inspire an entire new generation of young people. Thank you for uploading this.

[@jmurphy68463]

I'm proud of my Great Uncle.

[@brendaortiz-vh4fu]

Thank you for your service! God Bless you!!

[@GordoGambler]

His movies were fun too.

[@marilynstevenson865]

I learnt about Audie Murphy as a child. My mother would tell what she knew about him..and I would watch the TV show he was in..and be fascinated by this brave man who risked his life..with others in situations we wouldn't imagine..I was horrified when he died in a plane crash a few years ago..and disgusted when pictures were shown of the wreck of the plane...totally without honour or thought of what they were doing..!!! I am extremely pleased that, at last, this honour has been bestowed upon him..he deserves this recognition as do all the men and women who took part in protecting their country...and still do..

[@richardgoldhammer6587]

It's THE respect TO Americans, like Audie Murphy, that we all SHOULD, stand for the national anthem! NFL players

[@jimfralia3858]

Richard Goldhammer it's not about the flag or our soldiers it's about police brutality

[@richardgoldhammer6587]

@@jimfralia3858 my great Grandfather was a NY police detective killed in the line of duty. I disagree. I don't try to stop this, I am offended by it and as a NFL fan most of my life now gets my football on Saturdays. Go CANES

[@jimfralia3858]

Richard Goldhammer truly sorry u feel that way sir and truly sorry for ur loss ur feelings r valid and real and can support that, even NFL players have the right to protest peacefully

[@richardgoldhammer6587]

@@jimfralia3858 I know as fact! The NFL will survive however they lose a lot of people like me due to a few players who have no idea of the meaning of respect. Case closed for me! I don't care what happens in the NFL anymore.

[@fenwaypark1725]

Jim Fralia No they don’t. On the job site you stand.

[@richardriley8300]

It's not the size of dog in the fight,it's the size of the fight in the dog.

[@SMcCaskill]

Chihuahua's are considered the most aggresive and vicious of dogs.

[@richardriley8300]

@@SMcCaskill Mine isn't

[@pupdog7374]

All to often, we hear the word "hero" given to someone who was not deserving; however, hero does not go far enough when describing Audie Murphy since his wartime actions far exceeded this title.

[@francesgascon9605]

So very true one of a kind we'll never see his like again. God Bless Audie Murphy. We'll never see his like again

[@lelalondon7851]

I will always remember standing at his grave a few years ago at Arlington National Cemetery. What a privilege and honor to visit this sacred ground!

[@afrhspook]

My hero when I was growing up...and still is. (USN Retired)

[@thomascarlier4930]

To my understanding Audie Murphy he enlisted when he was 16 y. o. he received the Medal Of Honor just a few days before his 19th birthday.

[@deadybearmelt]

Why did you climb onto that burning tank, man that machine gun and fight off that horde of Germans singlehandedly. They were killing my friends!

[@jackaccardi8936]

deadybearmelt nn

[@earlgriffin6482]

It goes ti show you. Size doesent matter

[@brendaortiz-vh4fu]

@@earlgriffin6482 Yep, dynamite comes in small packages!

[@povluffyOriginal]

So your saying nazi are your friends huh

[@geraldjohnson4013]

He was also a writer of country music. Critics said that he was a bad actor. I don't think so. He was believable to me. I'm an honorably discharged United States Marine but I've always admired Audie Murphy. My father was a WWII veteran, a tanker with the 761st Tank Battalion. He always had a great deal of respect for Audie Murphy. While a young boy myself and in Army JROTC in high school there were two U. S. Army divisions that I wanted to be a member of. The 82nd Airborne Division because of its depiction in the 1962 classic about D-Day The Longest Day and the 3rd Infantry Division because it was Audie Murphy's division.

[@vintagebrew1057]

Audie was also respected in the UK. When I was a child growing up on London's streets in the 1970's, us kids used to argue as to who would get to play Audie Murphy in our 'War Games' . We idolised him.

[@leonardbolen3712]

He also won the highest award for bravery given out by 2 other countries, France & Belgium.

[@joealbanese266]

I'm from a military family loved this guy vietnam era marine Joseph albanese

[@evan4672003]

This man was such a huge hero Marines throughout the Corps look up to him.

[@anthonymatter5478]

Evan Brinton why do you keep saying the Marine Corps he was never a marine

[@williamridgesr.6068]

Evan Brinton He wasn't a Marine. They turned him away. He was in in the Army.

[@nethanelmasters5170]

Joseph Materese. No but the marines respected him because he was a fighting man. Not because he was a marine everyone knows he was in the army.even us swabs know that.

[@nethanelmasters5170]

William Ridge Sr. They respected his fighting ability. That's what he was saying. Not that he was a marine. I know one marine LT that said I can't believe we turned him down. He us my uncle.

[@thomascarlier4930]

Jesus put Audie where he needed him United States Army has an infantry man

[@zezinhoantonio5426]

Seria ótimo se todas as Biografias desses extraordinários astros estivessem dubladas. Algumas estão é, outras não

[@robertposey2274]

Audie Murphy is the real America's greatest hero.

[@MrJCIRELAND]

This official recognition is surely the precursor to the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Another powerful post,thank you Dave......

[@AudieMurphyAmericanLegend]

john c Thanks John! Hopefully in 2015 I can bring you the great news that we have all been awaiting on this award!

[@MrJCIRELAND]

Audie Murphy American Legend Amen to that Dave,take care.

[@thomasmcseveney5909]

A true hero.

[@ddotdonrock1783]

I joined to Army in 1968, hoping to wear the 3rd infantry patch because of Audie. I did get assigned to the unit for a short time but got assigned to another unit. I was a honor to wear it.

[@themarinesusmc9843]

He was trun down by marines. ...... But in my opinion he is a great American He was my favorite actor An great mam an he made me a great marine an this is why I thank him for how I have lived my life an as a combat marine he made me fear nothing

[@bighands69]

He was small in stature and young and that put a lot of people off him but he showed himself on the battlefield as a true hero.

[@numbaoneUFCfan]

I can never get tired of watching "To Hell and Back"

[@stevesolo.]

Courage comes in all shapes sizes, colours and creeds regardless of were your from, God bless all the heroes of our world past present and future!.©☮️🙏🇬🇧💎😎

[@rikijett310]

Godspeed Audie Murphy ✝️🇺🇲

If Audie Murphy had fought at the Alamo they might have won!

[@polivares456]

Not true...about 180 men to 5000 men. The Mexican Army could just sat back and starved the men and blockaded the fort. My distant relative build the Alamo. San Antonio Buenaventura y Olivares 1716-1720.

[@Swampfox612]

Texas gave us Maj. Audie Murphy. God lent him to us.

[@sandra.wonderfulduetbull6469]

Keep the awareness going about the PTSD for our young women and men of the military. Always keep them in our prayers. 🎚🙏🥀🎚🙏🥀🎚🙏🥀🎚🙏🥀

[@nancysanders2398]

Sandra. Wonderful duet Bull There is a U.S.postage stamp for PTSD in the offices of the Post Office.I use them on all my recent mail.

[@zebdoz333]

he really did a great and brave job but sadly he was messed up from doing it, truly he did sacrifice

[@bighands69]

If he and others did not do the job America today could have had a different flag over it.

[@harleyteng2502]

i love everything of his bravery movies .he is the true American hero. .Awesome and prosperity

[@julesdowner5585]

he has always been a hero of mine . I have no connection with him, i'm non military and not even American . yet I hold him in the highest regard and with the greatest respect . I even like him as an actor .

[@Coyote...2022]

Posthumously.........it was long overdue!

[@roccogant4057]

I stand and Salute You .......

[@walkertexas8083]

A Hero indeed. God Bless you. Thank you for your beyond service to this great Nation. In GOD we trust.

[@scottpeck2040]

You don't win the medal. That's like winning a game. You earn it through unimaginal hardship and personal sacrifice

[@jimmieallen5096]

I truly idolized Audie Murphy. He is the reason I joined the U.S Army and became a member of the Third Herd.

[@petemeis234]

What took Texas so long? It was a fight to get this done? Shame !

[@mississippimud7046]

Freedom ain't free , don't forget to thank our veteran's when you get the chance .

[@nancysanders2398]

Mississippi Mud Yes,I could completely agree! I think Veterans Still did not receive the credit and recognition they deserve! I volunteered my time while a student at the Harry S.Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia,Missouri,and was glad,and proud to do that!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mississippimud7046]

@@nancysanders2398 well on my husbands behalf who is a veteran and has stayed in a veteran's hospital ,I thank you .😉

[@patricia3201]

Not all Hero's ware capes. God Bless you Audie Murphy.

[@ericblair1547]

" MAJOR"! DIDN'T KNOW THAT!😉 GOD BLESS AND RIP!

[@apalachianparanormal]

Auddie was A Lt.. not a major..wounded in battle at 19...

[@toinimoore3463]

Eric Considering what they have in history books today I am amazed You even heard of Audie You Have to Buy DVD to learn something nowadays 🙄😳😇🙏🌹

[@gerrypowell2748]

RIP soldier✌️

[@rusticterry]

Great hero and so young looking like a little boy when in the heat of battle.

[@robertallen6710]

Young, yeah...little boy? nah

[@jaledaucakacaka640]

CONGRATULATIONS to great man the citation speaks for itself , a great contributor to world peace, RIP

[@m.j.luckett6770]

I read a bumpersticker the other week: "Ladies, if your man doesn't have a DD-214 in his resume, he's really your girlfriend." While I don't wholly agree with that sentiment, THERE IS a large grain of truth to that.

[@ericblair1547]

M.J. Luckett I got two of them? So what! Today we have PARASITES in our country, then every one helped feed, providing and SUPPORT! Some spit on us to , but now thanks a lot to DONOLD TRUMP, President of the United States: those still alibve have hoe of recognition and those not: must be remembered troughtheir family's and our damaged ,FREEDOM'S today and forever.

[@juliemerritt5144]

M.J Luckett that doesn't make him gay. Get your head out of the dirt.

[@mikevaluska7313]

Just because you ate paint chips as a child doesn't really mean you have brain damage, does it?

[@ronalddavidyoung6302]

This soldier is my hero....I have watched all his movies!...God bless him.

[@bubbalong7646]

A fine person, an extraordinary person very seldom encountered. He inspired me as a kid in the 50's and he's one reason I made it back from Vietnam I think. My father and I used to watch his movies together and we loved him. He's a one in a million person and really will never be equaled.

[@deborahmohammed1762]

My HERO and My Cowboy, love you. The Texican, what a Man!

[@mr.s.7081]

The guy who received a battlefield commission, right? I read about him on Wikipedia a few years ago. The irony, to survive all that and then die in a plane crash years after the war… I don't doubt his bravery and his skills for a second, but most likely he also had his share of luck to accomplish what he did under those circumstances, without getting killed. I must say he had balls to talk about PTSD in those times. By all accounts he was an incredible soldier and a brave man.

[@stanleyhood4343]

By the way, Audie Murphy was under age when he inlisted.

[@GordoGambler]

And there was Calvin Graham age 12, on the Battleship South Dakota at Guadalcanal in 1942.

[@thomasproctor3047]

He was 10 days past his seventeenth birthday when he enlisted. His sister had to sign for him because he was not eighteen. It is a misconception that he was underage.

[@coiledsteel8344]

Stanley Hood - Research Emancipated Minor, and don't get back to me.

[@stevenhenry7862]

Wow! Brought a tear to my eyes.

[@scottweldon8212]

When ever I remember one of these brave, highly decorated combat soldiers i think of them as tragic figures because of the hell they went through. They all deserve the highest honor and the most respect we as a nation can muster.

[@omarpereira5923]

Herói nas telas e na vida.Um orgulho para todos.

[@philliphelms6505]

He needs another medal and that’s for humanity,He did so much to join the military to support his little brothers and sisters and to put his life on the line to help feed his family I mean how could you not give that to him,It’s the small actions of individuals like this that helped win the war! Let me make this clear when I I say small I mean a small group of soldiers doing their job and it all adds up in the big picture! It was individual groups of soldiers like him that got the job done! Thank you to all that have served !

[@leoncarter3812]

When I was in the Military, I wrote letters to both Audie Murphy and Pappy Boyington. I have letters from both of them up on my wall.

[@bartbaxter1574]

I was born in 1943. The men I was privileged idolize were truly worthy.

[@swimasfastasyoucan]

Thanks for the great video

[@larryburwell8550]

My uncle Col James H. Moore was the head military advisor of the movie To Hell and Back filmed at Ft Lewis wash. he said audie murphy was the finest young man he had ever worked with. I have the paramount pictures press photos of my uncle and audie and I donated copied to his family and the audie murphy website where you can see these pictures.

[@josephguyger6001]

Awesome Hero R.I.P.

[@donb3557]

He came from abject poverty and joined the forces in order to be able to afford a home for his siblings. The rest is history. America was so lucky to have such a son and the world mourns his passing even all these years after his tragic death.

[@jaybennett236]

The Marine Corps rejected him for being too small. Wrong! Same with the Japanese Americans. Wrong!

[@curtisbailey2792]

Audie Murphy = Certified BADASS

[@dennishunt787]

Audie was one of my fav stars

[@steelcantuna]

Most decorated in WWI? - Alvin York from Tennessee Most decorated in WWII? - Audie Murphy from Texas T for Texas, T for Tennessee I say, I say, I say son, do ya hear me talk'n to ya son? Do ya hear me boy??