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Audie Murphy was the most decorated U.S. soldier in World War II. Though he was only 21 years old at the end of the war, he had killed 240 German soldiers, been wounded three times, and had earned an amazing 33 awards and medals, including the Medal of Honor. After the war, Murphy appeared in more than 40 films, wrote poetry, and continued to suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

One-Man Stand at Holtzwihr
Audie Murphy earned the Medal of Honor and lasting fame during a fierce engagement near Colmar, France, and ended the war as America’s most decorated soldier.

Arlington: Audie Murphy
A great article that focuses on Audie Murphy's military career. Do you know why the Marines didn't accept Murphy in 1942? Read this article to find out.

Audie L. Murphy Memorial Web Site: Biography
A wonderful biographical sketch of Audie Murphy's life, beginning with a paragraph summarizing Murphy's accomplishments during WWII. The sketch also wonderfully covers Murphy's life after the war, including his film career and his bouts with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Audie Murphy: The Real Kid from Texas
After the war, Audie Murphy appeared in more than 40 films, most of them westerns. This site discusses some of the movies and shares some behind-the-scenes anecdotes.

Citation for the Medal of Honor
What did Audie Murphy do to win the Medal of Honor? The citation gives the story of his bravery and courage.

Discovery: The Audie Murphy Story
Was Audie Murphy the boy next door or was he a killing machine? This article by Dr. Don Graham, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin, discusses the dichotomy.

Documents
A collection of documents relating to Audie Murphy, including the recommendation for the Medal of Honor and several eyewitness accounts.

Filmography
A listing of the films in which Audie Murphy appeared, from the Internet Movie Database.

Handbook of Texas Online: Audie Murphy
A short biography that covers his war years and the rest of his life. Unlike many of the other biographies, this one includes a little bit about his personal life (i.e. wife and children).

Medal of Honor: Audie Murphy
A superb article that details Audie Murphy's experiences during the war, including how he received several of his medals. This page also includes a number of photographs.

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