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January 26, 2024
Today in Texas History
By Bandera Spirits of Texas
The Bandera Prophet
On this day in 1945, Audie Murphy, the most-decorated soldier in United States history, earned the Medal of Honor by single-handedly repelling a German attack. The Texas native enlisted in the United States Army in June 1942.
During World War II he received 33 awards, citations and decorations. After the war he starred in numerous movies, wrote country-and-western songs, and pursued other business interests.
Murphy was killed in an airplane crash in 1971 and was buried near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.
During World War II he received 33 awards, citations and decorations. After the war he starred in numerous movies, wrote country-and-western songs, and pursued other business interests.
Murphy was killed in an airplane crash in 1971 and was buried near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.