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Audie Murphy Bio (MDW Reg) Flashcards

1
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How old was Audie Murphy when he died?

A

46 years old

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2
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Where was Audie Murphy born?

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A sharecropper’s farm in North Texas

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When was Audie Murphy born?

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June 20, 1924

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How did Audie Murphy earn income as a young boy?

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He chopped cotton for one dollar a day.

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5
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What was Audie Murphy known for as a boy?

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His feats of derring-do and his accuracy with a gun

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6
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How many years of schooling did Audie Murphy have?

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5 years

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7
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At what age was Audie Murphy orphaned?

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16 years old

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What were some of Audie Murphy’s occupations / hobbies?

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  • war hero
  • movie actor
  • writer of country and western songs
  • poet
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9
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What organizations refused Audie Murphy military enlistment?

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The Marines and Paratroopers

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Why was Audie Murphy refused enlistment?

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For being too small (5’5”) and underweight (110 pounds)

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What organization allowed Audie Murphy to enlist?

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The U.S. Army

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12
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When did Audie Murphy finally enlist?

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A few days after his 18th birthday.

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13
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Where did Audie Murphy attend basic training?

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Camp Wolters, Texas

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14
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Where did Audie Murphy attend advanced individual training?

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Fort George G. Meade, Maryland

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Once overseas, what unit was Audie Murphy assigned to?

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The famous 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division

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In what countries did Audie Murphy fight while assigned to the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division?

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North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France, and Germany

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17
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Why did Audie Murphy earn a battlefield promotion?

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His courage and leadership ability

18
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In general, what awards did Audie Murphy receive?

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Every medal for valor that America gives. He was also awarded three French and one Belgian medals.

19
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When was Audie Murphy discharged from the Army?

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September 21, 1945

20
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Following his discharge, where did Audie Murphy go?

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Hollywood, California

21
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Who invited Audie Murphy to Hollywood, California?

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James Cagney

22
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How was Audie Murphy closely associated with the movie industry in California?

A

As both an actor and a producer.

23
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How many films did Audie Murphy act in? Star in?

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He acted in 44 films, starring in 39 of them.

24
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What is Audie Murphy’s best known film?

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“To Hell and Back,” adopted from the best selling book of his war experiences by the same name.

25
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What genre were most of Audie Murphy’s movies?

A

Westerns

26
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In 1955, what was Audie Murphy voted?

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Most Popular Western Actor in America

27
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When was Audie Murphy voted the Most Popular Western Actor in America?

A

1955

28
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Who voted Audie Murphy the Most Popular Western Actor in America?

A

The Motion Picture Exhibitors

29
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How many country and western song lyrics did Audie Murphy write?

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16

30
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What was the most popular song Audie Murphy wrote?

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“Shutters and Boards”

31
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With whom did Audie Murphy write the lyrics to “Shutters and Boards”? When?

A

Scott Turner, 1962

32
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How many singers performed “Shutters and Boards”? Name a few.

A

Over 30 pop singers, including Jerry Wallace, Dean Martin, and Porter Waggoner, recorded the song.

33
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What is known about Audie Murphy as a poet?

A

He was an accomplished poet; unfortunately, only a few of his poems have survived.

34
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When did Audie Murphy join the Texas National Guard?

A

1950

35
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In 1950, what unit did Audie Murphy join?

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36th Infantry Division of the Texas National Guard

36
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What is the nickname of the 36th Infantry Division?

A

T-Patchers

37
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When was Audie Murphy discharged from the Texas National Guard?

A

1966

38
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What organizations were Audie Murphy associated with?

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He was a Mason and a Shriner and belonged to several veterans’ organizations.

39
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How did Audie Murphy die?

A

Plane crash

40
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When did Audie Murphy die?

A

May 28, 1971

41
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Where did Audie Murphy die?

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A mountaintop near Roanoke, Virginia

42
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When was Audie Murphy’s body recovered?

A

Memorial Day. May 30, 1971, two days after the plane crash.

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