Audie Murphy Discusses WW2

Interview conducted by Armed Forces Radio Veteran's Day, 1963. It is interesting to note the humbleness of this great American patriot, and as he reflects on World War Two and what was his most memorable recollection. His answer may surprise you as we get a peek at the humbleness of this great American hero and Patriot! Audie Leon Murphy (1925-1971) America's Most Decorated Soldier of WWII Medal of Honor Citation: "Second Lieutenant Audie L. Murphy, 01692509, 15th Infantry, Army of the United States, on 26 January 1945, near Holtzwihr, France, commanded Company B, which was attacked by six tanks and waves of infantry. Lieutenant Murphy ordered his men to withdraw to a prepared position 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 one of our tank destroyers received a direct hit and began to burn. Its crew withdrew to the woods. Lieutenant Murphy continued to direct artillery fire which killed large numbers of the advancing enemy infantry. With the enemy tanks abreast of his position, Lieutenant Murphy climbed on the burning tank destroyer which was in danger of blowing up any instant and employed its .50 caliber machine gun against the enemy. He was alone and exposed to the German fire from three 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 ...



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