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Audie Murphy was a Medal of Honor recipient and one of the most highly decorated soldiers of World War II. He went on to make 44 movies.
He played himself in the war movie "To Hell and Back," which featured the song "Dogface Soldier." That's the official song of the 3d Infantry Division--Audie Murphy's outfit.
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∙ 11y agoAudie Murphy was awarded the Medal of Honor, the top US decoration, as well as the Distinguished Service Cross, 2 Silver Stars, the Legion of Merit, 2 Bronze Stars, 3 Purple Hearts, and Frances' top decoration the Chevalier of the Legion of Honor among others. During WW2 Murphy served in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. Audie Murphy grow up a poor sharecropper and was small in stature. He joined the US Army very young and later worked as an actor. He reluctantly portrayed himself in 'To Hell and Back', a film based on his autobiography.
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When was Edison awarded the Medal of Honor?
Thomas Edison did not receive the Medal of Honor. He did not serve in the military. Only and active duty military member may be awarded the Medal of Honor.
Who is the medal of honor awarded by?
The Medal of Honor is awarded by the President of the USA (Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces) in the name of the Congress. This is why it is sometimes referred to as "the Congressional Medal of Honor" in error,
How do you win a medal of honor?
You dont' WIN the Medal of Honor. It is awarded for Valor and Bravery
Can you find out who has been awarded the Medal of Honor?
Absolutely. Go to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's website cmohs.org and you'll find the full list of everyone who was awarded the Medal.
Who was the general in the civil war who was awarded the medal of honor?
Many Generals were awarded the Medal of Honor for the Civil War. Two were General Arthur MacArthur and Joshua Chamberlain.
When was Edison awarded the Medal of Honor?
Thomas Edison did not receive the Medal of Honor. He did not serve in the military. Only and active duty military member may be awarded the Medal of Honor.
He was awarded the congressional medal of honor for his defense of an important hill?
who was awarded the congressional medal of honor for his defense of an important hill
Who is the medal of honor awarded by?
The Medal of Honor is awarded by the President of the USA (Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces) in the name of the Congress. This is why it is sometimes referred to as "the Congressional Medal of Honor" in error,
How do you win a medal of honor?
You dont' WIN the Medal of Honor. It is awarded for Valor and Bravery
Was Lawrence Peters awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor?
Why was Lawrence M. Peters awarded the Congressional Medal Of Honor for his service in Vietnam?
What is the Posthumous Medal of Honor?
Anyone wearing the uniform of the USA is eligible to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
Can you find out who has been awarded the Medal of Honor?
Absolutely. Go to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's website cmohs.org and you'll find the full list of everyone who was awarded the Medal.
Was Thomas Edison awarded the congressional medal of honor?
No Ediso did not receive the Medal of Honor. The last civilian to actually recieve the Medal of Honor was just about 1917. Then Congress caught up to itself and forbade civilians to recieve any more Medal's of Honor.
When did Eddie Rickenbacker get the medal of honor?
He was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1931 for actions on 14 SEPT 1918.
What do you have to be to get a medal awarded that has an adverb?
The US Medal of Honor is awarded to those who distinguish themselves "conspicuously" by gallantry and intrepidity.
Why was Georgia O'Keeffe awarded the medal of freedom?
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest honor awarded to American citizens. She was awarded it for her achievements in art.
Who was the general in the civil war who was awarded the medal of honor?
Many Generals were awarded the Medal of Honor for the Civil War. Two were General Arthur MacArthur and Joshua Chamberlain.
