Audie Murphy What's My Line on 3 July, 1955
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- Audie appears on the classic TV series "What's My Line" 3 July, 1955 in advance of the release of "To Hell and Back"
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Unbelievable...... 44 thumbs down? What a bunch of uneducated people. Audie Murphy deserves all of America's respect ......a distinguished man of Honor. Thank you Mr. Murphy!
45
"When Men were real Men.
AMEN ‼️
I can imagine what kind of turds those 44 were.
It may have more to do with those who deem war for any cause as being unjust -- a segment of society that seems to be growing larger year by year. There were numerous conscientious objectors in WW II who were happy to take to themselves the benefits of freedom purchased at great price by those who for the sake of their country, its commerce, and its Judeo-Christian ethic, fought gallantly in battle and either died there or came home with wounds from which they could never recover.
Audie didn't get all the recognition he deserved. He struggled financially during the last years of his life. His modesty, politeness and humility reflected the nobility of his character. Rest in peace dearest friend and hero.
My dad served in the Philippines during the war.He was very handsome as well.I put a part about him in titanic miracle and when a man loves a woman. What a great American audie was. There is a picture of my dad in a restaurant in San francisco. He was extremely good.looking. I think my dad got his love of the sea because they used cruise ships as troop carriers during the war. My dad never mentioned the war once his entire life.
I think he did, He is still revered today. I grew up on my mom and dad(WWII) talking about Audie.
very on point
I say more audie Murphy and less Eddie Murphy!
@@mikegreen7108 You DAD is a Hero too.
We are all free because of men like him. We have truly been blessed by the fact that he was an American. RIP Mr. Murphy.
There is a monument to Audie Murphy on The Appalachian Trail. A number of veterans have left dog tags and other items there.
If you ever served, you have to pause while hiking and reflect on Audie.
I'm so glad I just saw this today. After all evil that is going on in this world as I type it brought tears to my eyes that 50's & 60's that we once had a country of REAL HEROES & men& women of honor !!
@smitty jones: Same here. He brings tears to my eyes. As I questioned in my comment - I wonder what Audie Murphy would say about his country today in July of 2022 ?
@@lilybond6485 -I'm sure he would have some things to say-but the crazies & woke would come after him as they can't handle the truth.
@@shadboy How do you define the word "woke". What do you mean by it?
Audie Murphy is and was The Man! Refused to do beer or cigarette commercials because he thought it wouldn't set a good example. What a guy! "I never liked being called the "most decorated" soldier. There were so many guys who should have gotten medals and never did--guys who were killed."
He was almost to great a man to be real. He must never,ever be forgotten! That would be beyond tragic!!! G.Cortese
@@gregorycortese3566 He is not, and never will be forgotten.
Great comment.
He had the sort of humility that rarely seems to exist today in famous people.
@@zzzbbbooo Cuz, he was a "real gunman".
Class oozes out of him. Unlike most of today's "movie stars".
That's because he is REAL,,,UNLIKE today's Movie Stars. AND unlike those losers, THis man came from REALLY poor beginnings and WORKED his way up...by defending OUR COUNTRY!!!
Bingo! You can say that again!
Because most movie stars are not medal of honor recipients.
There are many movie stars today who have class. They have to keep their heads down though because the media hate anyone who isn't a reprobate. They celebrate crassness and evil.
He is humble, smart, brave, horonable and true.
He is not a sell out. He did not go to Hollywood looking for anything.
James Cagney called and "begged him" to give it a chance for he deserved it Cagney explained.
He was dirt poor, bullet proof and fearless. Two out of three should save him in that jungle; it did.
This aired in July of 1955 when Audie Murphy was just 30 years old, meaning that he was only 20 years old at the END of World War II. All of his many acts of heroism occurred while he was still a teen!
Yeah, but, the USMC would not take him, he was "too puny", tell that to the Nazi's.
He lied about his age to get in to the Army at age 17.
Well if you joined the Army, we all had to know his name but that was 30 years ago.
@David Messer: Isn’t that just unbelievable ? Joined the Army at 17 ? Just seeing this or hearing Audie Murphy’s name gives me a lift - remembering what our country was like and how proud people at that time we’re of him as I am today. Glad this somehow showed up in my RUclips feed.
My father signed up at the age of 14 to get into WW2, by lying about his age. The night before he was to leave he got into an argument with his mother. He said to her, "I won't have to listen to you anymore after tomorrow because I signed up."
The next day she went down to the recruiting office and told them his true age. Dad never forgave her for that.
Audie Murphy looks great in a suit! Great American and war hero. ENOUGH SAID!!
For those of you who don't know who Audie Murphy was....
He was not only the most decorated war hero in World War 2 but also the most decorated soldier in the entire history of the United States military. He did some incredible feats in the war that make him a real life Rambo.
The book I read had accounts from the men he led. Most of his actions were in leading and especially protecting those men! He constantly regretted not being able to help them all come home. One account I read happened shortly after he first came to Hollywood. He went to an exercise gym and was learning to box. Another guy (also a vet) agreed to box him. Audie was small and not very good and got knocked down several times but always got up. As they got dressed, the vet noticed all the scars on Audie. He didn't ask Audie how he got them, but another guy asked, "Don't you know that guy you beat up was Audie Murphy"? He felt terrible.
@@jaybennett236 What was the name of the book? I would like to read it.
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Rambo us loosely based on Audie!
@@ronaldhill8685 No. Audie Murphy's own story, told in his own words then turned into a film, is called "To Hell and Back."
Audie was my cousin on my mother’s side, he as a young man was kind, courteous, and generous to a fault. He was taken advantage of by family and so called friends, he gave away a fortune to help anyone that asked. My mom, my aunt and their brothers were alyways very bitter about how Audie was used and discarded when the money ran out, he deserved much better.
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Wat a man.an.hero x u/ k
Thank you for telling this....beautiful man with a big heart and a brave soul. Does Audie have any grandchildren?
Nothing but RESPECT for this Man & his service 🇺🇲 🙏
As a fellow Texan. I remember standing with much pride at the site in France where he single handedly held off a German advance. There is a small museum in his honor at the nearby village. One brave soldier.
It's amazing at all the memorials around France that pay tribute to the sacrifice of American lives in liberating France from the Nazis. Had it not been the blood and bravery of many Americans, the world would be an entirely different place. Audie Murphy epitomizes the American soldier. God bless him and rest in peace. 'Till Valhalla!!
It's why Europe is Islamic today.
A man who suffered from PTSD from his combat experiences. Thanks Mr. Murphy for your service.
my dad fought in the same battles and had PTSD too.
Murphy was just one of Stalin's useful idiots.
Congressional Medal of Honor recipients buried in Arlington National Cemetery have their names highlighted in gold. But not Audie Murphy. His widow said that he wouldn't have wanted it. His headstone is plain....but his service to our country was not. Hand salute sir.
I loved Audie Murphy. Such a humble polite gentleman who offscreen had to fight demons of his own, what we now call Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, but was known then simply as "Battle Fatigue". May this brave soul always be remembered and may he now rest in the peace that eluded him during his lifetime.
Today we have many who suffer the long lasting effects of having gone to battle for our nation MayGod Bless them and may our Government live up to their commitment to take care of their Heath needs
@@charlesterry5234 God didn't do them any favors
@@speedfreak8200 God didn't sent them to war. That was mankind's decision. God wants peace, not war, between his children. But we have free will, and evil exists. God is not manipulating us all like we're puppets on strings. We have been created and set free to do as we want and then deal with whatever consequences come of those choices.
he said the Army treated their dogs better than their troops, meaning the dogs were trained to not be war dogs but the troops were just mustered out
@@SR-iy4ggThe Gnostics would disagree with you
The worse soldier an enemy could be up against but perhaps the sweetest, nicest man ever in Hollywood. I have the highest respect for Audie and men like him.
Poor Audie Murphy. A true, selfless hero who never bragged. Who was attacked for speaking out about "shell shock" (PTSD) and the plight of the many, many thousands of veterans who suffer from it.
74 dislikes for Audie Murphy?? Why?? I would have considered it an honor to meet him and thank him for his service.
I would have liked to have met him as well. My Grandfather was in the D day invasion and he never spoke of it. These men that came back from the war had very bad PTSD. They lived there lives worked and raised families but they carried around so many nightmares they kept to themselves. Our nation will always be indebted to these brave men.
Might be a few friends and family of the German soldiers he killed still out there???
@@mirandahotspring4019 When you are in a war and people are shooting at you you don't have time to make friends.
@@lalalandee Really? What wars have you been in?
@@mirandahotspring4019 Thankfully none. I served 5 years in the US Army. I went in the Army right after high school. I served in Korea and Germany. I went to the same Infantry Division my Dad did 30 years to the Day. 2nd ID. My Dad saw War and devastation after the cease fire. He went to Korea after his brother was shot threw the hand and jaw. My Dads Father was in WW2. He was a combat engineer and was in the D Day invasion on Omaha Beach. Both men were were hard working took care of there families and Because of war suffered both physically and emotionally. They saw War so I can see peace.
He wore the MoH with class & distinction. RIP, sir.
We're still a free country because of American troops and soldiers who fought for freedom and Audie Murphy went way beyond what he thought would never happen. God bless America.
Audie Murphy should be taught about in all schools!! What a hero, he is my idol
I just got through reading Audie's autobiography 'To Hell and Back.' What that man faced and lived through during WWll is nothing short of miraculous. He is a true American Hero and deserves every medal he received. I was horrified just reading about the hell he went through and can't begin to imagine what it must have been like to live it. He was a remarkable man; tough, brave, strong and loyal. Thank you, Audie and may you rest in eternal peace.
His accomplishments are truly amazing. One thing I don't think mos people appreciate is the fact that he played himself in the film "To Hell and Back". He had to relive all of those terrifying battles he experienced. Not only recall those horrific moments like when his best friend was killed, but act out the scene in front of a camera. And few scenes are shot with one take.
@@clydesuckfinger7097 Agree with everything you wrote.
According to some biographers, he DIDN'T want to play himself because he thought it was 'arrogant', and also didn't want people to think that that he was trying to 'cash in' on his status as the most-decorated soldier of the war. He wanted his friend Tony Curtis for the role, and had to be 'talked into' doing the role by Curtis and other friends as well as the director.
I think that he also didn't want to relive some of the horrors he had to live through during the war, and I also wonder if doing the role possibly made his PTSD worse than it already was.
Regardless, he had STERLING courage, was incredibly humble (it shows through in this video), and also was an outstanding good example of positive character and moral values.
The 'autobiography' was ghost-written. It includes "buddies" who never existed and heaps of invented dialogue. Please don't confuse Mr Murphy's great battlefield heroics with the nonsense those heroics are burdened with in the 'autobiography'.
@@Baskerville22 Prove it.
@@robertlucky781 That's not what I heard, They wanted the coward John Wayne to play Audie but Audie said BS, I lived it I'm gonna play it.
By any measure, this man is an absolute legend and hero. Whatever he was awarded, was nowhere near what he deserved
Unbelievably great hero and good actor. A real American patriot, should be on Mt. Rushmore.
The world needs more people like Audie Murphy, esspecially in charge.
Audie Murphy certainly suffered from PTSDs..., he was boyish, quiet but he was easy to trigger..... He was also a "flirt" as they said back in the day. He never went to bed without a 1911 under the pillow. I met him in Nashville just before he passed in a plane crash. With a load of gambling debts and some real business deals that were awry, he would just about do anything that would raise a buck. He was in Nashville doing a telethon for a children's charity. For 3 Bucks you could get an autograph, and 5 a photograph OP. He was very gracious and you could tell he was tired after a 3 day event. He was very patient and kind to a bunch of star-eyed Boy Scouts... Tony Curtis and Eddie Fisher were scared to death of him.... During the making of Night Passage, Jimmy Stewart and Audie Murphy spent a lot of time talking and reflecting..... He saw the worst and the best of men as so many did, and have in all the wars...... He was a fella who rose to the occasion and served his country and mates well... We all have our haunts, and those that saw the elephant have a boat load.... He looked us in the eye, shook our hands, smiled. An older kid, a Sophomore asked if there was any advice he could share with us.... I recall A.M. raising his eyebrows for a second, looked us over and said: "Fellas, there will be occasions that doing something stupid will come your way, try to figure out which ones are stupid and avoid them....." "Listen to your heart and your head, if they are telling something is wrong; it is...." He had a firm handshake and I thanked him for the autograph. He looked at me straightaway, and said "you are most welcome...." I guess it was few days later we were watching Huntley and Brinkley and they said that Audie Murphy was killed in a plane crash outside of Roanoke..... I know that A.M. left Nashville and went to Atlanta that would take them on a trip for some sort of investment. I remember there was talk about recent bankruptcy and that Murphy was on a business trip.... That May of 1971 had been very cool and rainy.... We who had just met him were all very sad, I remember the tears from my mother's face, we all had them....
Thank you for sharing these memories 🙏
If ever the term hero applied to anyone, it would be Audie Murphy. What being a hero cost him is beyond surmise. There will probably never be a more humble, more courageous man than Audie Murphy.
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He is my Hero! Since I saw his photo on Life magazine July 16 1945. Have never forgot him
We should all be as selfless and brave in unimaginable circumstances as Audie Murphy. The world would be a much better place.
My dad met Audie Murphy in the mid to late 50s when he was in London. My dad served in Malaya and Korea and at the time of meeting Audie, he was working in a prestigious Butchers shop (Allens of South Audley Street, London) which is situated very close to the American Embassy. When Audie entered the shop, my dad couldn't believe it...My dad loved westerns and knew about Audie's war explotes. They hung out for a few days before Audie went to Yorkshire as he was looking into his family tree. As they were both servicemen and both got hit by enemy action, they got on like a house on fire😃
For the benefit of anyone not in the know: Audie Murphy was the most decorated American soldier of World War 2. That's why he was so famous, and, in part, how he got into the motion picture industry.
An amazing man. So good that Jimmy Cagney took him under his wing and got him into Hollywood after returning from the war.
I’m 62 and I always only heard great things about Audie Murphy. I only knew him as hero.
So courteous, yet so accomplished in war.
He is the model of a true man.
Not rude, or overbearing, or abusive, or threatening.
I wish kids today had a such models to follow.
Well Said!
i am 71 now.i watched his movies in Israel as a kid.tell you I loved his way even not knowing what a hero he was.but hey this guy is a NATION
What a most humble, self-effacing man Audie presents.
Audie Murphy was an American hero ♥️
If America had more Men like Audie, maybe things would be different right now.
Not because he was a war Hero..He was just honest, true and steadfast. As a non-American I always thought these were American traits.
@@mercian7 Heroic!
They are the ideals of America, and many have forgotten or have been taught they never existed.
I just watched a vid on S. Korea. You can leave a wallet in a public place and no one will touch it. Yes, there is crime but the majority of ppl still have honor. This is what is missing in US.
Welcome to America's War on testosterone.
Yeah…unfortunately he was a Democrat
Who would give this a thumbs down? If you don't know who Audie Murphy is you shouldn't vote! RIP Audie Murphy. ❤
They stupid.
No, I think Audie Murphy fought quite hard for the survival of America and the choices democracy gave people. Thumb up or thumbs down. A choice we still have due to people like Audie Murphy. He never claimed to be perfect. Just did his job to the best of his ability and then some. Struggled with what he saw and had to do and struggled with the acculades after coming home a war hero. Never wanted the glory but did want to save his men and country.
Audie Murphy was a true Captain America! God Bless his soul!
I am both humbled and proud to have his autograph (Audi-graph?) on the back of my baby picture. Obtained by my parents somewhere around April 1960 as they met him in an outdoor cafe near Vicenza, Italy. Audie was filming a documentary regarding his path through Europe during WW2.
That's too amazing.
How cool! 🇺🇸
my childhood hero..the greatest cowboy ever..texan..on tv , small in a fist fight..but with a gun in his hand ...he was one of the best in history..i still watch him..60 years strong
On 25 September 2021 I was photographed alongside this hero’s grave when Honor Flight Austin took me and 47 other veterans to Washington D.C.
Audie Murphy set the bar so high for the term of Hero it's very difficult for anyone to reach...
Hard to believe I was born 2 days and ten years after this was aired on July 5th, 1965 Love Audie Murphy.
The men stand up to shake his hand. Respect.
The man is so humble that the host has to answer the questions about his valor for him. Rest in Peace.
I am English and have always loved all of his films he is such a lovely man
Americans should be so proud of him and so brave 👏
He was humble beyond belief.
Fantastic.👍👍👍
*Never Understood --> HUMBLE!!!!! Is DonaLd Trump, HUMBLE????*
This man had a lot of guts and was a true hero.
Audie was a great hero for America and the world. a true patriot in every sense of the word.
A TRUE AMERICAN HERO!🇺🇸🙏🏽🌹❤️🕊🦋🎊🎉 Audie Murphy STILL LIVE ON.
Audie Murphy gets thumbs up without even watching the filmstrip. Badass. 🇺🇸
My father served in the Army from 1944 and he always talked about how great Audie Murphy was. He always told me Audie Murphy was most decorated soldier in the U.S. and also used to say he was rather small. I think he emulated Audie Murphy in his heart.
This is an American Hero for all time. This is the example That those who landed on the beaches of Normandy Saipan Okinawa and every other Shore that denied Liberty and freedom wished to convey on to the ages of what a real hero is.
People are people. Most have never picked up a book to read anything. Audie God Bless you and you are loved and not forgotten ❤️. You were my hero.when I was 8 yrs old. Watched all your movies and have read all your books. Still my hero pure class we have never seen the likes of anybody like you and never will. Bless you my hero God Bless you. You are missed but forever remembered and loved and admired.
Audie grew up VERY poor and I think without a father at home.
He attended a one room school with multiple grade classes.
He carried his .22 cal rifle to school each day and on his way home he shot dinner.
He only had a few rounds (could not afford more) which means he had only 1-2 shots to provide for the family.
He honed his rifle skills and it always took one round. He took those skills with him at 16-17 years old into the infantry.
He survived the war as the highest decorated soldier in history. He was humble, smart, brave, horonable and true.
He went thru hell and back and died on a small private plane crash in 1972.
I live just outside his former ranch in Southern California.
Audie had such sever PTSD that after Hollywood and during it, he turned to alcohol and gambling as a release. For his actions in WWII were so "out of the box" no one even believed he was still alive. He's to be honored and respected no matter what and his sacrifice and bravery was his blessing on behalf of this blessed nation.
The only thing I can think of(and I'm reasonably confident in saying this)is Audie Murphy had a natural ability to enter a room,or walk on stage and totally silence the audience,who would have been totally awestruck!(and rightly so)..Because of what he did while serving in WW2,his demeanor,and having the innocent looks of a choir boy..He really was operating on another Level,while be so unassuming!t must have been quite unsettling for so many so called"Sophisticant's"..He was the "real deal",a National Hero and Treasure,👍
He may have been short in stature
But he was handsome & a War Hero.
In that respect he was tall & made a difference to the world.
Makes me so proud to be an American. Be thou at peace Audie.
Any man who wins the Medal of Honor deserves all the respect of America. He has seen such terrors most of us couldn't cope He represents the courage and Valour of all our fighting personnel male and female
Earns* not win it's not a trophy or prize.
Trenten Swett If it wasn,t for men and women like Murphy then grammar Nazis like you wouldn't be able to post such crap
Michael Naisbitt You best unfuck your self, the Medal of Honor is not won it is earned like any other medal they are earned they are not some carnival toy that you win.
Trenten Swett You are a fucking idiot. If you think that anybody views the congressional Medal of Honour as a Prize. Anybody with half a brain would realise it was a typo and not a standard labelled on the greatest award this country can bestow on any individual But you with too much time on your hands decides to belittle this man. Your attitude towards our military is disgraceful Maybe you can use ur Roberts Therosaurus to dismantle this you fuck wit
I guess you are too dumb to take a correction. Oh by the way fuck stick I was in the military, my family has served this nation sense the May Flower landed, and has fought in almost every war, I did not at any time attack Mr. Murphy or any one else who served or serves. Just made correction to an idiot about the difference between earning and winning. That the Medal of Honor and any other award and medals are earned thru actions and valor, THEY ARE NOT WON. Like you said but I guess you are a too big of a fuck wit and who's brain is short of fully functional and can't figure out when they are being corrected. Now I suggest you get your head out of your ass and correct your self before you wreck your self there smart one.
This humble hero was rejected by 3 branches of the military. He never gave up. The enemy soon discovered that he wasn't "too short."
Audy Murphy has always been my hero.
Every time I visit Washington, I go to pay my respects!
He was sooo handsome , loved His Voice and enjoyed His Films
I was pleased to finally view this portion of the old game show. Indeed, Murphy was humble and a complete gentleman. I watch at least one of his films each day and sometimes more than one. It's very sad to me that this great hero's name is not even taught in schools today. RIP AUDIE MURPHY. I'll never forget you.
Admired by many who “do” but not talk.
audie Murphy is still the greatest American hero
What a nice humble guy.
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He was my childhood hero. Bless your heart Audie Murphy.
The most decorated man during WW2 a truly great human, refused to do advertising for cigarette and alcohol companies as he realised the risks of ill health, therfore turning down so much money. He died unfortunately in a plane crash in 1971 almost penniless, a man who stuck by his principles. A true hero, a man to look up to.
Most decorated American
What a modest true American Hero 🇺🇸
A very humble, polite and well spoken man, from a totally different era.
My late Dad, use to watch all is films and remember watching to Hell and Back as a kid with him, still watch them now when they are on. Respect from UK.
Audie Murphy, a true hero, gentleman and a man with guts. Thank you for your service above and beyond the call...
First saw him in a film in my late 20s,, [65 now} and couldn't get enough of him ,,wasn't till years later I learned about his war bravery ,,hes a true Icon ,the James steward type that you automatically look up to
Jimmy Stewart was one of my favorites until I learned recently that he was a blatant racist. A big letdown.
@@jakemay637 DO SHARE,, if its something you learned please share ,,just saying something doesn't make it so
One of the greatest badasses who ever lived and he carries on like he's just some regular dude. A true gentleman warrior.
I recently purchased and watched Audie's 1961 western TV series "Whispering Smith", which co-starred singer Guy Mitchell .. I enjoyed it, and thought Audie was quite good in his starring role as the title character .. He also seemed like a top class person in real life.
A man who gave his all for his country, what a great hero, an soldier!
Look how gracious and polite he is. My Dad served with him. Central Europe Campaign, Spring 1945.
One of my Dad's friends and one of my Heroes. Dad met him on the way home after the war. They stayed in touch for years until Audies death. Sadly I never got to meet him face to face.... Dad was Army Air Corp and he was on Dads plane.
@CurtisDrew1. I'd bet that AM didn't tell your dad who he was. Likely others took your dad aside to inform him. So they became friends before before your dad knew. Audie knew your dad's friendship was genuine.
Salute to your dad for his service and being one of the Greatest Generation. My dad served on USS St Louis during Pearl Harbor. The Lucky Lou deserves a movie.
RealDeal Badass.
Made some great movies.
"Ride Clear Of Diablo," with Dan Duryea, one of my favorite movies, period.
He sure made a bunch of great films; a number are favorites of mine.... Destry, Posse From Hell, No Name On The Bullet.... there is a list, more, for sure.
He was a poet, as well.
I read some of his poetry. Moving.
I really appreciate who he was and is, what he did.
They broke the mold.
As I get older (69 as of this writing), and look around me, what is going on.... Audie Murphy just gets Larger.
Spoken as an American, born in Phoenix, Arizona. Yet Audie Murphy is a universal... someone people all over the world can appreciate.
When his movies are on broadcast tv, roku, youtube, and I am watching and my wife sits down to watch (she is from another country) I tell her how he was tougher and more badass than the parts he was/is playing.
She knows and respects him as well.
Yep. They broke the mold.
Mr. Murphy was a ' one off '. We are unlikely to ever see his equal again. So humble, courteous and modest. You simply have to admire him. Love him even.
Audie one if the best actors to ever grace the silver screen ! Hod Bless you Audie ! R.I.P Audie !
I graduated from US army basic training 40 years ago. I saw little dudes do one armed pullups for hundreds of reps. I also saw dudes who were 6'+ tall fall through the hole at victory tower three times and fall into the net. little dudes make the best soldiers.
One of my favorite people of all time. What a great man. And, he even became a natural, easygoing actor, too.
Gone far too soon.
A legend amongst his friends and foes. His foes would honour him as a warrior and friends one of the greatest soldiers to have served with.
Audie Murphy was the epitome of the “Greatest Generation”. Even living through the toughest of tough upbringing, he wanted to do what he could to help win the war. Turned down at first, he persevered until he was accepted. Despite having to overcome all of his short comings, no pun intended, he was able to gain the respect and even the admiration of his fellow soldiers. Every medal he earned was earned while to protect his fellow soldiers. Who jumps into a burning tank destroyer and holds off an entire German advance so his team has time to retreat and set up defensive position? Only someone who cares for his men so much he was willing to make whatever sacrifice necessary to win. Did he deserve his medals, yes. Did he think he did, as it was with all highly decorated soldiers, he defers credit to others. Unfortunately, after earning so much making films, he was given bad investment advice and lost a majority of his fortune. He, as many other veterans did and continue to, suffered greatly from PTSD. In his own way he tried to deal with it, sometime successfully, sometimes not.
I was a long-haired hippie in the 70s but I thank GOD I grew up surrounded by the Greatest Generation. We've gone from the Greatest Generation to this generation of moral degenerates and whining offended crybabies.
"Jack Elam" Why can't I ever remember this guys name. Elam was a genuinely nice guy and good friends with Audie Murphy.
Audie Murphy (Jack Elam) Story
Audie Murphy was the real deal. There's a story by Jack Elam, who was a good friend of Murphys, about when they were up in Idyllwild near where I live. Getting a drink in some bar. Three guys came in one of them started hassling Elam. Pulled him by the back of his hair and said he needed a hair cut. "Audie spun around and hit him and never said a word" He mentions that Audie was short and that these guys were big. They took one look at Audie Murphy, picked up their friend and got the hell out of the bar.
I've got an article with a picture: He picked this guy up who was walking in a rain storm. The guy stuck a gun in his side and slapped him in the mouth. Tells him he's going to steal his car. When they pull into a gas station Audie decides to fight. This guy is like six feet six inches tall. Both the cop and Audie in the picture are staring UP at the guy. Who is a frigging Mess. Audie beat the holy crap out of him. The caption in the article mentions Audie looks like he's ready to go to a movie premier. He ends up escaping but Audie and this cop overpower him as he's wrestling with some woman he's trying to steal clothes from.
I had the same thing happen to me once except I was doing a part time job as a security guard. This guy came up to my desk with his hand in his shirt saying he had a gun and would kill me if I didn't open the pharmacy in this medical building I was watching. This ended up almost the same way accept this “hero” ended up puking his guts out in front of a bunch of nurses after I had dragged him into the adjoining hospital. Broke my damn glasses when he sucker punched me.
Originally Posted by Wallabies
With a firearm, no reports of his hand to hand skills.
www.military-quotes.com/forum/audie-murphy-bio-epic-coming-t80608.html
There are many instances of Audie and his "hand to hand" skills, particularly post-war.
This is from an interview with the actor Jack Elam of Western movie film fame.
Here he comments about Murphy:
"He wasn’t afraid of anybody. One time we were up in Idyllwild on some show. It’d have to be "RIDE CLEAR OF DIABLO", I guess.
Audie was the star of the picture so he had his own car, and he said, “Jack, ride in with me tonight.” Cause I had to ride in a station wagon with three other guys.
So he said, “Come on with me, Jack.” Anyway, we came down off the hill from Idyllwild and we hit Hemet, a little town at the foot of the hills. Because it was a western, I had a week’s growth of beard and the long hair, which today would be short. Anyway, we stopped at a bar for a drink.
Audie didn’t drink. But I said “Gimme a straight shot of Cutty Sark.”
And Audie ordered a straight shot of Cutty Sark and a Coke chaser. We were sitting at the bar and that way he could just slip me his drink. It would look like he was drinking so he didn’t have to explain to the bartender, “I only want a Coke.”
Anyway, some guy came down from a table at the end and walked behind me. And I had this hair, you know. And the guy got ahold of the back of my hair and squeezed it and said, “You need a haircut, buddy.”
And he touched the back of my head. And Audie spun around and hit him and never said a friggin’ word. Just hit him. And he went flat. And the guy was with two other guys at a table down at the other end of the room. And the guys got up and they looked at Audie - and you know Audie was short - and these guys were big guys. He just looked at `em. Not a word. They picked their friend up- he was kind of coming together -and they left the bar.
We figured we might be meeting them after we finished my drinks, on the way to the car. But there was no sign of `em. They were gone. I mean, they knew they don’t mess with Audie Murphy at that point. They could tell. He had that attitude about him of “Don’t tread on me.”
8-22-17 Here's a coincidence: I ordered an obscure book online after reading about it in an article; Gods, Graves and Scholars by C.W. Ceram. A book about the history of archaeology. (A TERRIFIC book) I'm about halfway through it when I'm watching the movie Brotherhood of the Rose with Robert Mitchum. And at about twenty three minutes into the movie this book is used a code breaker in the movie. What are the chances...?
What a s**t-load of cliches here! And the dumb thing, it's all about the glorification of war. This is a society that deserved to have Donald Trump as President!
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@@princeandrey First off, this rotten fucking chronically dysfunctional pile of shit just erased my comment when I clicked on the “more replies”.
This is because of the fact that these fucking dweebs who run Fakebook and RUclips comment features fuck up everything they touch. When they're not fucking up the comment features they're actively shadow banning, censoring and Disappearing my comments RUSSIA style.
I commented “risible” and looking the word up just for the hell of it: (Saved me from taking down my dictionary and Roget's Thesaurus.)
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Again; I was a long-haired hippie in the 70s. But I Thank GOD that I grew up surrounded by the Greatest Generation silently whispering their values over my shoulder and into my ear.
I was thinking how not “funny” the Greatest Generation, 18 year olds and 16 and 17 year olds who lied about their ages, were storming beaches under murderous machine gun fire.
And thinking about these same dweebs and whiny wienies, still living with their mommies, or free housing in our college and universities, whose only “combat” or “lived experience” was in the form of mobs rioting and throwing Molotov Cocktails, frozen water bottles and bags filled with human shit at police officers while hiding behind umbrellas.
These are the same fucking COWARDS and lazy thinkers I deal with online. Usually hiding behind phony monikers or phony “Private” Fakebook pages.
Haven't me a single one who knows about or even has the ability to discuss or debate the issues they're constantly whining about.
I've given these California Antifa scum my home address and personally invited them to do an Andy Ngo on this 60-plus year old with a bad back and arthritis. Told them to look for the big hand made “STAND FOR ISRAEL” sign in my front window.
One idiot posted a picture of my apartment via Google maps. And the response from the rest of these cowards and Moral Degenerates; The pleasant sound of crickets chirping.
You can go look me up. I was front page news for a while back in the 90s here in San Bernardino, CA. "Berdoo" Arrested, hauled to jail and put on trial for going over the three minute speaking limit. And recently was the only person to speak out about “Islamic terrorism” during Public Comment at a city council meeting after those jihadis slaughtered those 14 county workers.
@@larrysingleton2864 e were called moral degenerates as freaks/hippies.
The Greatest Generation look at us now in 2022 hell some women can't even decide they are a women without the help of a biologist. Audie Murphy was no doubt a Hero but any soldier , seaman or pilot who fault to keep us free are Hero's in my mind . and that includes the homefront with law enforcement , firefighters , nurses and doctors.
Humans come in many shapes, sizes, and lifestyles. Know peace. 🕊️
A real American hero , thank you for keeping us free
Absolutely a TRUE American HERO!
I pray that he is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom....he is deserving of this honor.
One of many many brave guys who did things way beyond the call of duty so we can enjoy the life we all live today thankyou Mr Murphy may you always now be at peace and God bless you Sir from an Englishman
I can't recall the source but I read a military commander somewhere who said that (paraphrasing), "A true warrior is not so much motivated by hatred of the enemy as by love of his companions and countrymen."
Mr. Murphy knew how to love. First his family; then his country then the soldiers he served with. I'm sure he loved his own life but he was ready to value the lives of others more.
A great example to live up to for anyone. I am proud to live in a country that could produce such a man.
Perhaps you are referring to G.K. Chesterton, who said something similar: "The true soldier fights not because he hates what's in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him."
When asked why he did what he did,putting himself at so much risk,his response was simple and to the point:"They were killing my friends."
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That's certainly good enough for me. I have seen Mr. Murphy interviewed a number of times and I have always been struck by the difference between the polite, friendly, mild manned man in front of the camera and the lethal demon on the battlefield.
Was Mr. Murphy a average man extraordinarily motivated, or was he truly a extraordinary man? Tough question......
What a charming, handsome and accomplished gentlemen.
Yes, he was beautiful.
He is the real deal a true American Hero! The war actually tore him apart emotionally and mentally.Slept with a gun under his pillow till the day he died. What a great Actor and human being.RIP a real American Hero.
Audie was an Angel sent by God, methinks
His medals makes Chuck Norris cry
He was truly extraordinary.Nowadays people venerate athletes,movie stats.This man was a true hero.If I had ever had a chance to meet him I would have been honoted to shake his hand and thank him for his service.
His medals should make anyone cry, I met a MOH recipient and it felt like getting hit with lightning.
HellhammerSS His Awards make you Cry A$$Munch !! !
Yes ! Audie Murphy a man to admire. if i could only go back in time, i would stand and salute him to show how many honored him Then i'd shake his hand to show how many would like to call him a friend, then i'd hug him to show how many love him. Then i'd stand back, salute him again say you sir are class act and may Our LORD always care for you
Remembering Mr.Audie Murphy on what would have been his 90th birthday.
Thank you for all of your contributions to the Entertainment Industry. Thank
You for fighting for our Country.Happy Heavenly birthday, gone but never
forgotten. Rest in peace Mr. Audie Murphy 20 June 1925 - 28 May 1971
Murphy had the gift of keeping a cool head under pressure. I would encourage everyone to read his biography.
*TeLL us something from it!!!!*
I love you Audie Murphy. I still watch your movies over and over just to see and hear you. You will have mine and countless other Americans never ending respect. You were the real deal. RIP dear Mr. Murphy.
Oaters, late at night.
He fits the description of a gentleman to the t.
Loved his movies as a child , only came to realize as an adult what this man did for his country. A true American hero a man of small stature, but a giant when it came to courage!!! RIP Sir your gallantry will never be forgotten
God bless.