Col Robert L. Howard (Ret.) He wounded 14 times in 54 months of combat in Vietnam. He is a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, recommended for it on 3 separate occasions for 3 separate actions. His awards and decorations include;
CMOH 1
Distinguished Service Cross 2
Silver Star
Legion of Merit 4
Bronze Star with "V" 4
Purple Heart 8
Meritorious Service Medal 3
Air Medal with "V" 3
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal with "V" 7
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Good Conduct Medal 4th Award
National Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal 3 Campaign Stars
Vietnam Service Medal 3 Campaign Stars
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
NCO Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 2
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Ribbon
Foreign Decorations
Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Gold, Silver and Bronze stars
Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal, 1st Class
Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal, 1st Class
Republic of Vietnam Wound Medal
Republic of Vietnam Staff Service Medal, 2nd Class
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960 Bar
Republic of Korea Order of National Security Merit (Sam-Il Medal)
Plus all of his special skills badges etc.
Special Forces, Ranger, EIB, CIB, Aircrew Badge, Master Parachutist, Pathfinder, Air Assault, Vietnamese Ranger, Vietnamese Master Parachutist, Thai Master Parachutist, Korean Master Parachutist, Thai Baloonist and French Master Parachutist.
I had the honor of meeting him in Iraq just a few months prior to his death. I would venture to say he is more decorated that Audie Murphy. Truly one of Americas greatest military heroes.
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Jordan Boulton.
Lance Corporal William Coltman of The North Staffordshire Regiment is the most decorated soldier of World War 1 with five gallantry decorations which are Victoria Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal & Bar, and Millitary Madal & Bar.
"One" of many highly decorated helicopter crews, was MAJ. Stephen Pless and his three (Huey) UH-1 crewmen, of the US Marine Corps.
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Jordan Boulton.
Lance Corporal William Coltman of The North Staffordshire Regiment is the most decorated soldier of World War 1 with five gallantry decorations which are Victoria Cross, Distinguished Conduct Medal & Bar, and Millitary Madal & Bar.
Audie Murphy (you spelled it wrong) was a highly decorated American soldier during WWI who later became an actor.
"One" of many highly decorated helicopter crews, was MAJ. Stephen Pless and his three (Huey) UH-1 crewmen, of the US Marine Corps.
This question cannot be answered directly because it is a point of contention amongst various groups. Three soldiers I know of who are the subject of the debate regarding most decorated soldier are (in alphabetical order): Joe Hooper, Audie Murphy and Matt Urban. Further research should be conducted to weigh out the circumstances of each soldier's measure of merit before you come to your own conclusion.
Audie Murphy ended the war as an captain, and was considered the "most decorated" American soldier of the war for many years. But Murphy earned most of his decorations as an enlisted man, before accepting a battlefield commission, then earning his Medal of Honor. In recent decades many have pointed to Major Matt Urban as a possible contender for the most decorated WWII soldier. Urban was an ROTC man from Cornell University, and earned all his decorations while serving as an officer. Urban served with the 60th Infantry of the 9th Infantry Division; Murphy was with the 15th Infantry of the 3rd Infantry Division.
He is A highly-decorated policeman.
General Roy is likely a reference to General Roy Benavidez, a highly decorated U.S. Army soldier known for his extraordinary bravery during the Vietnam War. He received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in 1968, where he saved the lives of several soldiers during a rescue mission despite being seriously injured. His story is one of resilience and courage, embodying the spirit of military heroism.
The question is unspecific. World War 2 produced many heroes who were recognized for their heroism, and many more who were unsung. On the US side, Lieutenant Audie Murphy was the most highly decorated soldier.
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The soldier credited with the most hand-to-hand kills in combat is often considered to be Staff Sergeant Robert E. Lee "Bob" McDonald, a highly decorated veteran of the Vietnam War. However, exact numbers and records can be difficult to verify due to the chaotic nature of combat and varying definitions of "kills." Additionally, stories of exceptional hand-to-hand combat skills often become embellished over time, making it challenging to identify a definitive figure.