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The Most Decorated US Soldier....WW2
On March 5, 1945, 1st Lieutenant Audie Murphy was called to Nancy, France by order of the 3rd Infantry Division Commander, Major General John "Iron-Mike" O' Daniel. On this day, General O' Daniel presented to 1st Lieutenant Murphy the Distinguished Service Cross and Silver Star.
After 'Iron Mike" pinned the medals on Audie's uniform, he pulled out of his pocket a Medal of Honor. Without giving it to Audie, O' Daniel showed the medal to him and stated that General Alexander Patch, the 7th Army Commander, would soon pin it on Audie during a different ceremony. The Medal of Honor was given to Murphy June 2, 1945 at the airport of Salzburg by General Patch, CG 7. Army. Some members of US-congress where present at this ceremony. http://www.warfoto.com/021904AudieMikex.jpg
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