Toughest Dudes Ever! - Page 3

beta1607 · #21 09-19-2005, 12:23 AM

What about this guy?

Audie Murphy fought in World War II with such courage that he received every decoration for valor that the United States had to offer, plus another five decorations that were presented to him by Belgium and France. He was the most decorated U.S. soldier during WWII. Part of Murphy's appeal to many people what that he hardly fit the "image" of a war hero. He was a slight, somewhat skinny, shy and soft-spoken young man, with a boyish appearance (something he never lost throughout his life). Beginning his service as an Army Private, Murphy quickly rose to the enlisted rank of Staff Sergeant, was given a "battle field" commission as 2nd Lieutenant, and company commander. He was promoted to Second Lieutenant prior to receiving his Medal of Honor. Murphy was credited with either killing over 240 of the enemy while wounding and capturing many others. Murphy became a legend within the 3rd Infantry Division for his heroism. He was wounded three times and awarded the Purple Heart with Second Oak Leaf Cluster. Murphy served the rest of the war as a liaison officer and then returned to Texas after the War. After Murphy's discharge from the service, he went back to Texas to be welcomed to parades, banquets and speeches. He even had his photo hung at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas.

slickpoppa · #22 09-19-2005, 12:30 AM

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this post is very gay.

of course, there's nothing wrong with that.

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Blarg · #23 09-19-2005, 12:41 AM

That picture is an insult to gay cowboys everywhere.

Blarg · #24 09-19-2005, 12:45 AM

Now we're talking. Isn't this the guy who scrambled across a field and took out a machine gun nest all by himself, and killed like 20 guys and captured a bunch more, solo?

PoBoy321 · #25 09-19-2005, 12:46 AM

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Now we're talking. Isn't this the guy who scrambled across a field and took out a machine gun nest all by himself, and killed like 20 guys and captured a bunch more, solo?

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No, that was Alvin York in WWI.

Blarg · #26 09-19-2005, 12:51 AM

Ah, was thinking it was probably from WWI, but couldn't come up with a name, so then I just went along for the ride on Murphy. Obviously I don't know much about either.

Sometimes I'll read the odd book on military history just to get tales of guys like this. These guys' stories can be pretty amazing and really entertaining.

Loci · #27 09-19-2005, 12:52 AM

-Poboy
Major props for knowing about ALvin York! He was supposed to have, in one of his many battles, had 17 bullets which he used to kill 18 men. His battle cry was something like "you boys want to live forever?" or something to that effect, wasn't it?

beta1607 · #28 09-19-2005, 01:01 AM

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Sometimes I'll read the odd book on military history just to get tales of guys like this. These guys' stories can be pretty amazing and really entertaining.

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There is a great movie called "To Hell and Back" which is a biography of Murphy were he actually plays himself. It is usually on AMC/Turner Classic Movies on memorial day or veterans day, I recommend checking it out if you get the chance. Murphy was actually turned away from the Marines so he joined the Army then he was rejected from the Airborn due to his small physical stature which makes his story even more amazing.