Audie Murphy

This is really an awesome sight to watch if you've never had the chance...very fascinating. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 1. How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns and why? 21 steps. It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the hig hest honor given any military or foreign dignitary. 2. How long does he hesitate after his about face to begin his return walk and why? 21 seconds for the same reason as answer number 1 3. Why are his gloves wet? His gloves are moistened to prevent his losing his grip on ... Read Full Story

General Alexander Patch of the U.S. 7th Army decorates Lt. Audie Murphy of Farmersville, Texas with the Congressional Medal of Honor. Lt. Murphy is the most decorated American soldier, holder of every decoration for bravery save the legion of merit. He rose from the rank of private to become a company commander in 30 months of combat duty with the veteran third division. Audie Murphy was the most decorated American Army soldier of World War II. The orphaned son of Texas sharecroppers, he enlisted at age 18 and went on to win two dozen military medals for valor, including the coveted Congressional Medal of ... Read Full Story

Audie Murphy was a thin, shy, baby faced eighteen year old in 1942. He tried to join the Navy, Marines and Army paratroopers, but was turned down each time because of his height. Audie Murphy was only five feet, five inches tall, and when he finally was able to join the United States Army, they [...] Read Full Story

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