It is not in my real name...
It comes from a famous WWII soldier named ^^ Audie Murphy ^^..
US Dep of Def Official Citation.... Medal of Honor
MURPHY, AUDIE L.
Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, Company B 1 5th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division. Place and date: Near Holtzwihr France, 26 January 1945. Entered service at: Dallas, Tex. Birth: Hunt County, near Kingston, Tex. G.O. No.. 65, 9 August 1945. Citation 2d Lt. Murphy commanded Company B, which was attacked by 6 tanks and waves of infantry. 2d Lt. Murphy ordered his men to withdraw to prepared positions 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, 1 of our tank destroyers received a direct hit and began to burn. Its crew withdrew to the woods. 2d Lt. Murphy continued to direct artillery fire which killed large numbers of the advancing enemy infantry. With the enemy tanks abreast of his position, 2d Lt. Murphy climbed on the burning tank destroyer, which was in danger of blowing up at any moment, and employed its .50 caliber machinegun against the enemy. He was alone and exposed to German fire from 3 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 2d Lt. 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 killed or wounded about 50. 2d Lt. 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.
Audie L. Murphy
The Audie L. Murphy Memorial Hunt County Veterans Exhibit was dedicated on May 23, 1998, during Greenville's annual Audie Murphy Day. The exhibit presently includes memorabilia from Audie L. Murphy's military service and movie career, as well as memorabilia from other Hunt County veterans.
Claire Lee Chennault, leader of the Flying Tigers in Burma and China, and a Commerce native, is also featured in the exhibit.
A large collection of photographs and paintings are also included in the exhibit. More information on future expansion may be obtained by contacting the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum.
Audie Murphy Days, June 18 &19,2004
Audie Leon Murphy, the most decorated U.S. combat soldier of World War II is the catalyst of this two-day event every year in Greenville, Texas. Each year, the Audie Murphy/ American Cotton Museum hosts along with local Service organization- American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled Vets strive to recognize not only a native son of Hunt County, Audie Murphy but all veterans that have served their country.
Audie Murphy Days brings together fans from far and wide with fans coming from as far as England, Sweden, and Australia. Many know of Audie’s military career while others know Audie as a movie star. Some of the planned activities at this year’s event will be special appearances of actors Ben Cooper and Paul Picerni, a performance by the Boys and Girls Club of Greenville, a static military vehicle display by The Red River Valley Chapter of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association of Sherman, TX, pictorial stamp cancellation booth, the official kickoff of the return of the Audie Murphy Fan Club, Gordon Thomas sings “Elvisâ€, a quick draw demonstration by Ben Cooper, performance by Nashville recording artist Kevin James, displays of memorabilia, vendors and a live auction , a special closing ceremony at the Statue and more. Mark your calendars, June 18 and 19, 2004 and join us for Audie Murphy Days 2004.
Audie Murphy during his 3 years of active service (1942- 1945) received every decoration of valor that the United States had to offer, some of them more than once, including five decorations by France and Belgium. Among his 33 awards and decorations is the Medal of Honor, the highest military award for bravery that can be given to any individual in the United States of America, for “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.â€
Once released from the Army in September 1945, actor James Cagney invited Audie to Hollywood after he saw Audie’s photo on the cover of Life Magazine. Audie’s first starring role came in a 1949 released film by Allied Artist called Bad Boy. In 1950 Murphy became a contract actor with Universal International where he starred in 26 films including his autobiography, To Hell and Back. In the 25 years that Audie spent in Hollywood he made 44 feature films.
Audie Murphy was an accomplished songwriter teaming up with talented artist and composers such as Guy Mitchell, Scott Turner, Jimmy Bryant, Coy Ziegler and Terri Eddleman to produce 17 compositions. His two biggest hits were Shutters and Boards and When the Wind Blows in Chicago. Recording artist such as Dean Martin, Eddy Arnold, Charley Pride, Porter Waggoner, Jerry Wallace, Roy Clark, Harry Nilsson and others have recorded Audie’s songs.
There you have it.. The story of a true Hero...
Murphy
P.S. No more ?S about my name!!
he even declined medical attention when he was reunited with his troops!!
