From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Audie Leon Murphy (June 20, 1924 – May 28, 1971)  was a fifth grade dropout from an extremely poor family who became the most decorated American soldier of World War II. After the war he became a celebrated movie star for over two decades, appearing in 44 films.  He also found some success as a country music composer. Murphy became the most decorated United States soldier of the war during twenty-seven months in action in the European Theatre.  He receive
Born On: 20-Jun-1924
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