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Who was Audie Leon Murphy?
Audie Leon Murphy was a legend in his own time. A war hero, movie actor, writer of
country and western songs, and a poet. His biography reads more like fiction than fact.
He lived only 46 years, but made a lasting imprint on american history.
Audie was born on a sharecroppers farm in North Texas on June 20th, 1924. As a boy,
he chopped cotton for one dollar a day and was noted for his feats of derring-do and his
accuracy with a gun. He had only 5 years of schooling and was orphaned at age 16.
After being refused enlistment during world war 2 in both the marines and paratroopers
for being too small (5'5) and underweight (110 lbs), he enlisted in the US army a few
days after his 18th birthday. After basic training at Camp Wolters, Texas and advance
training at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland Audie was sent overseas. He was assigned
to the famous 15th infantry regiment of the 3rd Infantry Division where he fought in
North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France, and Germany. He earned a battlefields commission for
his courage and leadership ability, as well as citation and decorations including every
medal for valor that America's gives. He was also awarded three French and one
Belgian medal. LT Audie Murphy was the highest decorated soldier in American history.
Discharged from the army on September 21, 1945, Audie went to Hollywood at the
invitation of movie star James Cagney. He remained in California for the rest of his life
and was closely associated with the movie industry both as an actor and a producer. He
acted in 44 films, starring in 39 of them. His best known film was "To hell and Back,"
adopted from the bestselling book of his war experiences by the same name. Most of
his movies were westerns. In 1955, Audie Murphy was voted the most popular Western
Actor in America by the motion picture exhibitors. Audie wrote the lyrics to 16 country
and western songs, the most popular of which was shutters and boards, written with
Scott Turner in 1962. The song was recorded by over 30 pop singers, including Jerry
Wallace, Dean Martin, and Porter Wagner. He was an accomplished poet;
unfortunately, only a few of his poems have survived.
In 1950, Audie joined the 36th Infantry Division (T-Patchers) of the Texas national guard
and serve with it until 1966. He was a mason and a Shriner and belonged to several
veterans organizations. Audie was killed in a plane crash on a mountain top near
Roanoke, Virginia on May 28th, 1971. Fittingly, his body was recovered 2 days later on
Memorial Day. Audie could very well be the last American war hero. He was the
greatest combat soldier in the 200 plus year history of the United States.
,When was Audie Murphy born?
20 JUN 1924
What were the dates of Audie Murphy's life?
20 JUN 1924- 28 MAY 1971 (Memorial Day)
Where was Audie Murphy born?
Kingston, Texas
What were the names of Audie Murphy's parents?
Emmett Berry Murphy
Josie Bell Killian (died 23 May 1941 of endocarditis and pneumonia)
When is "Audie Murphy Day?"
20 JUN
How many siblings did Audie Murphy have?
11
What were the names of Audie Murphy's siblings?
Elizabeth Corrine
Charles Emmet "Buck"
Vernon
Ariel June
Virginia Oneta
JW "Bud"
AUDIE LEON
Richard Houston
Eugene "Tuney" Porter
Verda Nadine
Willie Beatrice "Billie"
Joseph Preston
Who was Audie Murphy's first wife?
Wanda Hendrix (1949-1951)
Movie Actress
Who was Audie Murphy's second wife?
Pamela Archer (1951-1971)
Former Airline Stewardess for Barniff Airlines
, What are the names of Audie Murphy's children?
Terrence Michael "Terry" Murphy
James Shannon "Skipper" Murphy
When was "Audie Murphy Day" established?
20 JUN 1996
How many years of schooling did Audie Murphy have?
Five years
How old was Audie Murphy when his father abandoned his family?
12 years old (in 1936)
At what age was Audie Murphy orphaned?
16 years old
For what group was Audie Murphy an advocate for?
Audie was always an advocate for the needs of veterans. After his addiction, he broke
the taboo about discussing war related mental problems. In an effort to draw attention to
the problems of returning Korean and Vietnam War veterans, Murphy spoke candidly
about his personal problems. He publicly called for the United States government to
give more attention to the emotional impact war has on veterans and to extend health
care benefits to include the mental health problems of returning war vets.
For what disorder did Audie Murphy become an advocate for?
PTSD in veterans
Where did Audie Murphy enlist?
Greenville, Texas
Where did Audie Murphy go to basic training?
Camp Wolters, Texas
Where did Audie Murphy go to advanced training?
Fort George G. Meade, MD
Audie Murphy was diagnosed with PTSD. By what name was PTSD first identified?
PTSD was first referred to as "battle fatigue" and "shell shock."
Describe Audie Murphy's mental health status upon completion of his military service.
Since his military service, Murphy had been plagued with insomnia and bouts of
depression, and he slept with a loaded pistol under his pillow.
What relationship did Audie Murphy have with medications?
A post-service medical examination on 17 June 1947 revealed symptoms of headaches,
vomiting, and nightmares about the war. His medical records indicated that he took
sleeping pills to help prevent nightmares.
During the mid-1960s, he recognized his dependence on Placidyl, and locked himself
alone in a hotel room for a week to successfully break the addiction.
How did Audie Murphy break his addiction to sleeping pills?
Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version
Who was Audie Leon Murphy?
Audie Leon Murphy was a legend in his own time. A war hero, movie actor, writer of
country and western songs, and a poet. His biography reads more like fiction than fact.
He lived only 46 years, but made a lasting imprint on american history.
Audie was born on a sharecroppers farm in North Texas on June 20th, 1924. As a boy,
he chopped cotton for one dollar a day and was noted for his feats of derring-do and his
accuracy with a gun. He had only 5 years of schooling and was orphaned at age 16.
After being refused enlistment during world war 2 in both the marines and paratroopers
for being too small (5'5) and underweight (110 lbs), he enlisted in the US army a few
days after his 18th birthday. After basic training at Camp Wolters, Texas and advance
training at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland Audie was sent overseas. He was assigned
to the famous 15th infantry regiment of the 3rd Infantry Division where he fought in
North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France, and Germany. He earned a battlefields commission for
his courage and leadership ability, as well as citation and decorations including every
medal for valor that America's gives. He was also awarded three French and one
Belgian medal. LT Audie Murphy was the highest decorated soldier in American history.
Discharged from the army on September 21, 1945, Audie went to Hollywood at the
invitation of movie star James Cagney. He remained in California for the rest of his life
and was closely associated with the movie industry both as an actor and a producer. He
acted in 44 films, starring in 39 of them. His best known film was "To hell and Back,"
adopted from the bestselling book of his war experiences by the same name. Most of
his movies were westerns. In 1955, Audie Murphy was voted the most popular Western
Actor in America by the motion picture exhibitors. Audie wrote the lyrics to 16 country
and western songs, the most popular of which was shutters and boards, written with
Scott Turner in 1962. The song was recorded by over 30 pop singers, including Jerry
Wallace, Dean Martin, and Porter Wagner. He was an accomplished poet;
unfortunately, only a few of his poems have survived.
In 1950, Audie joined the 36th Infantry Division (T-Patchers) of the Texas national guard
and serve with it until 1966. He was a mason and a Shriner and belonged to several
veterans organizations. Audie was killed in a plane crash on a mountain top near
Roanoke, Virginia on May 28th, 1971. Fittingly, his body was recovered 2 days later on
Memorial Day. Audie could very well be the last American war hero. He was the
greatest combat soldier in the 200 plus year history of the United States.
,When was Audie Murphy born?
20 JUN 1924
What were the dates of Audie Murphy's life?
20 JUN 1924- 28 MAY 1971 (Memorial Day)
Where was Audie Murphy born?
Kingston, Texas
What were the names of Audie Murphy's parents?
Emmett Berry Murphy
Josie Bell Killian (died 23 May 1941 of endocarditis and pneumonia)
When is "Audie Murphy Day?"
20 JUN
How many siblings did Audie Murphy have?
11
What were the names of Audie Murphy's siblings?
Elizabeth Corrine
Charles Emmet "Buck"
Vernon
Ariel June
Virginia Oneta
JW "Bud"
AUDIE LEON
Richard Houston
Eugene "Tuney" Porter
Verda Nadine
Willie Beatrice "Billie"
Joseph Preston
Who was Audie Murphy's first wife?
Wanda Hendrix (1949-1951)
Movie Actress
Who was Audie Murphy's second wife?
Pamela Archer (1951-1971)
Former Airline Stewardess for Barniff Airlines
, What are the names of Audie Murphy's children?
Terrence Michael "Terry" Murphy
James Shannon "Skipper" Murphy
When was "Audie Murphy Day" established?
20 JUN 1996
How many years of schooling did Audie Murphy have?
Five years
How old was Audie Murphy when his father abandoned his family?
12 years old (in 1936)
At what age was Audie Murphy orphaned?
16 years old
For what group was Audie Murphy an advocate for?
Audie was always an advocate for the needs of veterans. After his addiction, he broke
the taboo about discussing war related mental problems. In an effort to draw attention to
the problems of returning Korean and Vietnam War veterans, Murphy spoke candidly
about his personal problems. He publicly called for the United States government to
give more attention to the emotional impact war has on veterans and to extend health
care benefits to include the mental health problems of returning war vets.
For what disorder did Audie Murphy become an advocate for?
PTSD in veterans
Where did Audie Murphy enlist?
Greenville, Texas
Where did Audie Murphy go to basic training?
Camp Wolters, Texas
Where did Audie Murphy go to advanced training?
Fort George G. Meade, MD
Audie Murphy was diagnosed with PTSD. By what name was PTSD first identified?
PTSD was first referred to as "battle fatigue" and "shell shock."
Describe Audie Murphy's mental health status upon completion of his military service.
Since his military service, Murphy had been plagued with insomnia and bouts of
depression, and he slept with a loaded pistol under his pillow.
What relationship did Audie Murphy have with medications?
A post-service medical examination on 17 June 1947 revealed symptoms of headaches,
vomiting, and nightmares about the war. His medical records indicated that he took
sleeping pills to help prevent nightmares.
During the mid-1960s, he recognized his dependence on Placidyl, and locked himself
alone in a hotel room for a week to successfully break the addiction.
How did Audie Murphy break his addiction to sleeping pills?
