No. 2,998 in the Index · Military
Audie Murphy
American soldier and actor (1925–1971).
The record
Audie Murphy was an American soldier and actor. Born on 20 June 1925 in Kingston, Murphy died on 28 May 1971 in Roanoke at the age of 45.
Honours include Medal of Honor, Texas Legislative Medal of Honor and Knight of the Legion of Honour, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 47 languages, Audie Murphy is No. 2,998 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 20 June 1925, Kingston
- Died
- 28 May 1971, Roanoke (aged 45)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Military officer, military personnel, actor
- Field
- Military
- Genres
- Western film, war film, war drama
- Height
- 166 cm (5 ft 5 in)
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 47
Did you know
45
Lived to 45.
20 Jun
Shares a birthday with Nicole Kidman and Jacques Offenbach.
47
Has a Wikipedia article in 47 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Audie Murphy
- FatherEmmett Berry Murphy
- SpouseWanda Hendrix
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Medal of Honor2013
- Texas Legislative Medal of Honor2013
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Croix de guerre 1939–1945
- Bronze Star Medal
- Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
- Purple Heart
- Silver Star
- World War II Victory Medal
- Distinguished Service Cross
- Army Good Conduct Medal
- Distinguished Unit Award
- American Campaign Medal
- European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
- Combat Infantryman Badge
- Marksmanship Medal
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