Audie Murphy Bio (MDW Reg) Flashcards
How old was Audie Murphy when he died?
46 years old
Where was Audie Murphy born?
A sharecropper’s farm in North Texas
When was Audie Murphy born?
June 20, 1924
How did Audie Murphy earn income as a young boy?
He chopped cotton for one dollar a day.
What was Audie Murphy known for as a boy?
His feats of derring-do and his accuracy with a gun
How many years of schooling did Audie Murphy have?
5 years
At what age was Audie Murphy orphaned?
16 years old
What were some of Audie Murphy’s occupations / hobbies?
- war hero
- movie actor
- writer of country and western songs
- poet
What organizations refused Audie Murphy military enlistment?
The Marines and Paratroopers
Why was Audie Murphy refused enlistment?
For being too small (5’5”) and underweight (110 pounds)
What organization allowed Audie Murphy to enlist?
The U.S. Army
When did Audie Murphy finally enlist?
A few days after his 18th birthday.
Where did Audie Murphy attend basic training?
Camp Wolters, Texas
Where did Audie Murphy attend advanced individual training?
Fort George G. Meade, Maryland
Once overseas, what unit was Audie Murphy assigned to?
The famous 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
In what countries did Audie Murphy fight while assigned to the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division?
North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France, and Germany
Why did Audie Murphy earn a battlefield promotion?
His courage and leadership ability
In general, what awards did Audie Murphy receive?
Every medal for valor that America gives. He was also awarded three French and one Belgian medals.
When was Audie Murphy discharged from the Army?
September 21, 1945
Following his discharge, where did Audie Murphy go?
Hollywood, California
Who invited Audie Murphy to Hollywood, California?
James Cagney
How was Audie Murphy closely associated with the movie industry in California?
As both an actor and a producer.
How many films did Audie Murphy act in? Star in?
He acted in 44 films, starring in 39 of them.
What is Audie Murphy’s best known film?
“To Hell and Back,” adopted from the best selling book of his war experiences by the same name.
What genre were most of Audie Murphy’s movies?
Westerns
In 1955, what was Audie Murphy voted?
Most Popular Western Actor in America
When was Audie Murphy voted the Most Popular Western Actor in America?
1955
Who voted Audie Murphy the Most Popular Western Actor in America?
The Motion Picture Exhibitors
How many country and western song lyrics did Audie Murphy write?
16
What was the most popular song Audie Murphy wrote?
“Shutters and Boards”
With whom did Audie Murphy write the lyrics to “Shutters and Boards”? When?
Scott Turner, 1962
How many singers performed “Shutters and Boards”? Name a few.
Over 30 pop singers, including Jerry Wallace, Dean Martin, and Porter Waggoner, recorded the song.
What is known about Audie Murphy as a poet?
He was an accomplished poet; unfortunately, only a few of his poems have survived.
When did Audie Murphy join the Texas National Guard?
1950
In 1950, what unit did Audie Murphy join?
36th Infantry Division of the Texas National Guard
What is the nickname of the 36th Infantry Division?
T-Patchers
When was Audie Murphy discharged from the Texas National Guard?
1966
What organizations were Audie Murphy associated with?
He was a Mason and a Shriner and belonged to several veterans’ organizations.
How did Audie Murphy die?
Plane crash
When did Audie Murphy die?
May 28, 1971
Where did Audie Murphy die?
A mountaintop near Roanoke, Virginia
When was Audie Murphy’s body recovered?
Memorial Day. May 30, 1971, two days after the plane crash.
