Audie Murphy
United StatessoldierMaleb. 19247.0Global Dominance: 0.05%Audie Murphy was an American soldier of Irish descent, widely regarded as the most decorated soldier of World War II. After the war, he transitioned to Hollywood, where he starred in several films, including one about his own life, before his untimely death in a plane crash.
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Photo cards show George S. Patton, Louis Zamperini, Audie Murphy and Grace Hopper.
Inside Trump's Touring Exhibition of American HeroesThe New York Times·United States· 2026-06-19
United States· 2026-06-19
One of the most noted Irish-American recipient of the Medal of Honor was Audie Murphy, who has been described as the most decorated American soldier of the second World War.
Why are so many recipients of US Medal of Honor of Irish descent? – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-03-18
Ireland· 2025-03-18
