Known for:	To Hell and Back, The Quiet American, Night Passage
Birth name:	Audie Leon Murphy
Birthday:	20 June 1924, Kingston, Texas, USA
Height:	5' 5" (1.65 m)

Most decorated US soldier of WWII. Among his 27 US decorations was the Medal of Honor, the US's highest award for military conduct "above and beyond the call of duty," plus 5 decorations awarded by France and Belgium. At Arlington Cemetery, the tombstones of Medal of Honor winners are normally decorated in gold leaf, but Murphy requested that his tombstone remain plain and inconspicous. Audie Murphy Research Foundation established by Murphy family, for collection, preservation and distribution of historical information about AM. Location: 18008 Saratoga Way, Suite 516, Santa Clarita, CA 91351 Fax 805-251-8432. June 20, 1996 was proclaimed Audie Murphy Day by the Greenville Area Postal Customer Advisory Council in Greenville, Texas. U.S. Highway 69 North, from North Greenville city limits to Fannin County line was renamed The Audie Murphy Memorial Highway. Audie Murphy was inducted into the National Cowboy Hall of Fame this year in Oklahoma. Fan club contact: The Audie Murphy National Fan Club, 8313 Snug Hill Lane, Potomac, Maryland 20854-4057. Annual fee $14.00. Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#55). [1995] Audie Murphy was born in Kingston, Texas, and grew up in Celeste, Texas. He went to school in Celeste until 8th grade when he dropped out to help raise his family. Just before his death, Murphy was offered the part of the villain in the original Dirty Harry. June 20, 1996 was proclaimed Audie Murphy Day by the Greenville AreaPostal Customer Advisory Council in Greenville, Texas. U.S. Highway 69North, from North Greenville city limits to Fannin County line wasrenamed The Audie Murphy Memorial Highway. Audie Murphy was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum this year in Oklahoma. For avideo copy of this event send $25 to: National Cowboy Hall of Fame 1700N.E. 63rd Street Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111 Attn: Lynda Hallar Forinformation on obtaining movie posters or lobby cards of Audie Murphyat attractive prices contact: Jim Zicopula 166 Woodridge Lane LinoLakes, Minnesota 55014 (612)483-9809 Home:4PM-10PM (612)297-4603Work:7AM-3:30PM A&E will air "Audie Murphy - Great American Hero" ontheir Biography series on July 1, 1996. Flowers for Audie can be sentto: Audie L. Murphy Grave 366-11, Section 46 Arlington NationalCemetery Arlington, Virginia 22211 His ex-wife attended his memorial service. Son, Terry, born April 14, 1952. Son James ("Skipper") born March 24, 1954. First wife Wanda Hendrix claimed he had horrible nightmares and slept with a gun under his pillow. Although commonly referred to as Sgt. Audie Murphy, he was given a battlefield commission and was promoted to 2nd Lt. prior to receiving his Medal of Honor. Received most of his decorations before he had turned 21. He was a life member of the National Rifle Association of America (NRA). Supported the Democrat Party.

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