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On June 20, 1925, Audie Murphy was born.
Even in the movies, he looked like somebody's younger brother.
Decorated USA #WWII combat soldier, Audie Murphy was #bornonthisday, June 20, 1925. Received every military combat award for valor/heroism available from U.S. Army, later a top film actor. Suffered from #PTSD & #depression, passed in 1971 (age 45) plane crash. #RIP #GoneTooSoon
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Mon Jan 27, 2025: On January 26, 1945, Audie Murphy found himself surrounded by six German tanks.
Thu Jun 20, 2024: On this day, June 20, 1925, Audie Murphy was born.
Tue Jun 20, 2023: On this day, June 20, 1925, Audie Murphy was born.
Fri May 28, 2021: On this day fifty years ago, May 28, 1971, Audie Murphy died in a plane crash outside Roanoke.
Tue Jan 28, 2020: On January 26, 1945, Audie Murphy found himself surrounded by six German tanks.