Audie Murphy
1925 – 1971

Audie Murphy

American soldier and actor (1925–1971)

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Born
1925-06-20, Kingston
Died
1971-05-28
Birthplace state
Texas

Biography

Audie Murphy was born in Kingston, Texas in 1925 and died in 1971. He served as a soldier and military officer in World War II, where he received the Medal of Honor at age 19 for actions at the Colmar Pocket in France in January 1945. He also received every military combat award for valor available from the United States Army, along with French and Belgian awards for heroism. After the war, Murphy worked as an actor in film and television, and as a songwriter, composer, lyricist, and screenwriter.

Occupation

Audie Murphy is recorded as a non-fiction writer, a film actor, a television actor, a soldier, a songwriter, a film producer, a lyricist, a military officer, a military personnel, a composer, a actor and a screenwriter, born in Texas (1925–1971).

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Frequently asked about Audie Murphy

Who was Audie Murphy?
Audie Murphy was American soldier and actor (1925–1971), born in Texas (1925 – 1971).
When and where was Audie Murphy born?
Audie Murphy was born on 1925-06-20 in Kingston.
When did Audie Murphy die?
Audie died on 1971-05-28.
What was Audie Murphy known for?
Audie Murphy is recorded as a non-fiction writer, a film actor, a television actor, a soldier, a songwriter, a film producer, a lyricist, a military officer, a military personnel, a composer, a actor and a screenwriter.
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