Audie Murphy Discusses WW2

Interview conducted by Armed Forces Radio Veteran's Day, 1963. It is interesting to note the humbleness of this great American patriot, and as he reflects on World War Two and what was his most memorable recollection.
His answer may surprise you as we get a peek at the humbleness of this great American hero and Patriot!

Audie Leon Murphy (1925-1971)
America's Most Decorated Soldier of WWII

Medal of Honor Citation:
"Second Lieutenant Audie L. Murphy, 01692509, 15th Infantry, Army of the United States, on 26 January 1945, near Holtzwihr, France, commanded Company B, which was attacked by six tanks and waves of infantry. Lieutenant Murphy ordered his men to withdraw to a prepared position in a woods while he remained forward at his command post and continued to give fire directions to the artillery by telephone. Behind him to his right one of our tank destroyers received a direct hit and began to burn. Its crew withdrew to the woods. Lieutenant Murphy continued to direct artillery fire which killed large numbers of the advancing enemy infantry. With the enemy tanks abreast of his position, Lieutenant Murphy climbed on the burning tank destroyer which was in danger of blowing up any instant and employed its .50 caliber machine gun against the enemy. He was alone and exposed to the German fire from three sides, but his deadly fire killed dozens of Germans and caused their infantry attack to waver. The enemy tanks, losing infantry support, began to fall back. For an hour the Germans tried every available weapon to eliminate Lieutenant Murphy, but he continued to hold his position and wiped out a squad which was trying to creep up unnoticed on his right flank. Germans reached as close as 10 yards only to be mowed down by his fire. He received a leg wound but ignored it and continued the single-handed fight until his ammunition was exhausted. He then made his way to his company, refused medical attention, and organized the company in a counterattack which forced the Germans to withdraw. His directing of artillery fire wiped out many of the enemy; he personally killed or wounded about 50. Lieutenant Murphy's indomitable courage and his refusal to give an inch of ground saved his company from possible encirclement and destruction and enabled it to hold the woods which had been the enemy's objective."

To view and sign a Petion to President Obama requesting that Audie Murphy be posthumously bestowed the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom, our Nation's highest civilian honor, in recognition of his lifetime contributions and achievements to the Nation as a soldier, best-selling author, actor, songwriter and patriot. To view and sign the Petition to President Obama, go to this link:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/Audi...
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[XxxxExclusivexxxX]

In stead of wearing a Tony Romo jersey, wear a hat that says Audie Murphy

[Audiesdaddy]

@XxxxExclusivexxxX !!!!!

[bangthatdrumb]

who wrote his book? it was amazing, no way he wrote that

[Audiesdaddy]

@bangthatdrumb It was written by his close friend Spec McClure over an extended period of time, with Murphy having to be prodded for details.

[MajorAudieMurphy]

Thank you for posting this memorable interview.

[Audiesdaddy]

@MajorAudieMurphy Your welcome!

[Roddog61]

I cried for days when he died of "a plane crash". He probably did, but what a convenient time for conservatives for a man who hated war to just die without speaking? He was also our most decorated vet, ever. Do we not have similar deaths in our own recent past? Hero's who died mysteriously who were against our many wars? (A pro football player turned soldier should jog your memory, there). That said, if you're not willing to go fight, in person, STOP THIS WAR. For Audie, if not for yourself.

[mrsmelzbad]

Sorta makes me wanna vommit when they call feetsball & baggetball D-bags sports "Heros", after what this MAN & many others did during that war. Scoring .."points" seems sorta pathetic? This man should be HONORED by a FEDERAL HOLIDAY...screw MLK

[Davehvl]

@Audiesdaddy Awesome!! A name to be proud of

[bangthatdrumb]

@Audiesdaddy he was 1 hell of a good writer

[Audiesdaddy]

@Davehvl Have a son named Audie Murphy Phillips, in honor of Audie.

[BoyJewish]

@benbest123 His name was Audie MURPHY.

[Larce89]

I believe it's a 30 cal Browning.