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Bio Paragraph 1 |
Audie Leo Murphy was a legend in his own time. His biography reads more like fiction than fact. He lived only 46 years, but he made a lasting imprint on American history. |
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Bio Paragrapgh 2 |
Audie was born on a sharecropper farm in northern Texas on June 20, 1924. As a boy, he chopped cotton for 1 dollar a day and was noted for his feats of daring do and his accuracy with a gun. He had only 5 years of schooling and was orphaned at age 16. |
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After being denied enlistment in both the Marines and Paratroopers, for being too small (5'5) and underweight (110lbs), he enlisted in the U.S. Army a few days after his 18th birthday. After basic training at Camp Wolters, TX and advanced training at Fort George G. Meade, MD, Audie was sent overseas. He was assigned to the famous 15th infantry regiment, 3rd infantry division, where he fought in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France, and Germany. He earned a battlefield commission for his courage and leadership ability as well as citations and decorations including every medal for valor that America gives. He was also awarded three French and one Belgian medals. Lieutenant Audie Murphy was the highest decorated Soldier in American history. |
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Discharged from the Army on September 21, 1945, Audie went to Hollywood at the invitation of movie star James Cagney. He remained in Calofornia the rest of his life and was closely associated with the movie industry as both an actor and 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. Over 30 pop singers, including Jerry Wallace, Dean Martin, and Porter Waggoner recorded the song. He was an accomplished poet; unfortunately, only a few of his poems have survived. |
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Bio Paragraph 5 |
In 1950, Audie joined the 36th infantry division (T-Patchers) of the Texas National Guard and served with it until 1966. He was a Mason and a Shriner and belonged to several veterans' organizations. Audie Murphy was killed in a plane crash on a mountaintop near Roanoke, VA, on May 28, 1971. Fittingly, his body was recovered 2 days later on Memorial Day. Audie could very well be the last American hero. He was the greatest combat soldier in the 200-year plus history of the United States. |
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When was Audie born? |
June 20, 1925. He falsified his birth certificate so he could join the Army before his 18th birthday. |
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When was the original Audie Murphy club started? |
Early 1986 in Fort Hood, TX |
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What happened in 1991 |
The SAMC on Fort Hood was expanded to all of III Corp which included Fort Riley, Fort Sill, Fort Bliss, Fort Polk, and Fort Carson |
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What happened in 1993 |
The SAMC was extended FORSCOM wide including the Reserves and National Gaurd |
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What happened in 1994? |
The SAMC was expanded Army wide. All commands with installations retained the selection process for their own NCOs. |
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What happened in 1998? |
The club membership was over 3000 soldiers and was steadily increasing. |
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Describe the crest |
The symbol depicts the symbols of an American bald eagle, over an olive branch-wreath, saber, and lightning bolt. In front of the eagle are the US Army Staff Sergeant stripes. The eagle grasps a powder blue banner(color of the infantry) with both claws. The banner displays the words loyalty, professionalism, caring, and Discipline. |
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What does the symbols of the SAMC Crest mean? |
SAMC: initials separated by 3 stars which represent the be, know, do leadership model SSG: Audie Murphy's highest enlisted rank The Eagle: Our national bird and symbol of freedom, intent of the club nation wide The Laurel(wreath): Represents the individual achievement of the NCOs in the club. The lightning bolt: represents swift and decisive action taken by the NCO. The Saber: A tool for the NCO to cut to the root of the matter, to lead the charge. The Banner(streamers): our philosophy( loyalty, caring, discipline, professionalism) |
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What was Audie's highest enlisted rank |
Staff Sergeant |
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What was Audie Murphy's highest Comission rank? |
Major |
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When did Audie become an officer? |
October 14 1944 |
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What were Audie's awards? |
-Medal of Honor -Distinguished service cross -Silver star(oak leaf cluster) -Legion of Merit -Bronze star(oak leaf cluster and V device) -Purple heart(2 oak leaf cluster) -Department of the Army Outstanding Civilian Service Cross Award -U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal -Presidential Unit Medal(oak leaf cluster) -American Campaign Medal -European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign medal -WWII Victory Medal -Army of Occupation Medal(Germany Clasp) -Armed Forces Reserve Medal -French Legion of Honor (with Silver Star) -French Croix de guerre(with palm) -Medal of Liberated France -French Croix de guerre(with Silver Star)-French Croix de guerre(with palm)-Medal of Liberated France-Belgian Croix de guerre(with 1940 Palm)-French Fourragere-combat infantry badge-marksman badge (rifle)-exlert badge (bayonet) -Belgian Croix de guerre(with 1940 Palm) -French Fourragere -combat infantry badge -marksman badge (rifle) -exlert badge (bayonet) |
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Audie murphy songs |
Big, big day tomorrow Dusty old helmet Elena, goodbye Foolish clock Go on and break my heart If there is a short cut to nowhere(I'll take it) Leave the weeping to the willow tree My lonesome room Please Mr. Music man play a song for me Rattle dance Round and round she goes Shutters and boards The only light I ever need is you Was it all worth losing you When the wind blows in Chicago Willie the hummer |
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Poems by Audie Murphy |
The Crisses Grow on Anzio Alone and Far Removed Freedom Flies in Your Heart Like an Eagle |
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Which service members were recognized by the U.S. Post service? |
Gen. John L. Hines SGT Alvin C. York Gen. Omar N. Bradley Lt. Audie L. Murphy |
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Who was Audie's mother |
Josie Killian Murphy |
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Who was Audie's 1st spouse? |
Wanda Hendrix |
He had two wives |
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Who were Audie's children? |
Terrance Micheal Murphy James Shannon Murphy |
Named after his friends Terry and Skipper |
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What was the number of the plane that Audie Murphy was flying in when he died? |
Aero Commander 680, registration N601JJ |
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Where was the plane going that Audie died in? |
From Georgia to Virginia for business. |
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What is Audie Murphy's burial plot number? |
46-366-11 |
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Where was Audie born? |
Kingston, Texas. Hunt county |
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Where did Audie grow up? |
Farmersville and Greenville areas, near Celeste, Texas. |
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Where is Audie gravesite? |
Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC. |
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Who was Audie's 2nd Spouse |
Pamela Archer Murphy |
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Who was Audie's father? |
Emmett Berry Murphy |
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Oh, gather 'round me, comrades; and listen while I speak Of a war, a war, a war where hell is six feet deep Along the shore, the cannons roar, Oh how can a soldier sleep? The going's slow on Anzio. And hell is six feet deep |
1st Stanza of the Cross Grow on Anzio |
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2nd Stanza of The crosses grow on Anzio |
Praise be to God for this captured sod that rich with blood does seep. With yours and mine, like butchered swine's; and hell is six feet deep, That death awaits there's no debate; No triumph will we reap The crosses grow on Anzio, where hell is six feet deep. |
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