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Yes, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism on January 26, 1945 during the Battle of Colmar Pocket, Holtzwihr France. He was awarded every decoration that the US has for valor as well as receiving awards from Britain and France.
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FranAudie Murphy, who died in a plane crash in 1971 was the most famous war hero of World War II. Including the Medal of Honor (highest US Military award for valor), he was award over 32 other military awards from the US, France and Belgium -- among them two Silver Stars, two Bronze Stars and the Distinguished Service Cross -- making him the most highly decorated soldier of that War.
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Who was the world war 2 hero that became an actor?
Audie Murphy
Audie Murphy was the most decerated war hero of world war 2 who was the second?
Audie Murphy was the most-decorated war hero of World War 2, with Matt Urban coming in behind him in second place. Murphy received 29 awards while Urban received 28.
Which actor was a true war hero?
Audie Murphy was the most decorated American soldier in World War2.
Why is Audie Murphy a noble Texan?
I have never heard that term describe him. War hero, actor are most used.
Most decorated soldier?
Audie Murphy
