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Published in 2015, the price of valor is an easy to read biography of audie l. Originally published in 1949, to hell and back was a smash bestseller for fourteen weeks and later became a major motion picture starring audie murphy as himself. Audie murphy inscribed and autographed oversized photo. He received every american combat award for valor available at the time of his service, including the medal of honor. Buy products related to audie murphy memorabilia and see what customers say about audie murphy memorabilia on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. This book mentions audie murphy and quotes him throughout the book. Audie murphy 20 june 1925 28 may 1971 was one of the most decorated united states army combat soldiers of world war ii, serving from 1942 to 1945. Audie murphy enlisted in the united states army at 16 in 1942. First edition of the firsthand wwii account by audie murphy, the wars most decorated hero. Audie murphy reallife world war ii hero audie murphy is depicted in a black and white photograph as cavalry lieutenant jed sayre in the 1953 film, column south. Audie murphy 19241971 was born to a poor irish sharecropper in kingston, texas. This book is a 1949 first printing autographed by the author, audie murphy. He was the sixth of 12 children, two of whom did not survive to adulthood. Buy authentic, autographed memorabilia and collectibles at.
The classic bestselling war memoir by the most decorated american soldier in world war ii, back in print in a trade paperback. His military exploits and courage were legendary, and became the subject of a hollywood film. Our audie murphy autograph check image is a wonderful mememto. The book was autographed by audie murphy in 1949 when he visited the texas state capitol in austin, texas. Audie murphy signed photo cut auto psadna authenticated encapsulated grade 6. Between his birth in 1925 and premature death in an airplane accident in 1971, smith paints murphy as a man whose courage on the battlefield. To hell and back first edition audie murphy bauman rare books. World war ii history will always recall one of its greatest heroes. Many other examples of audie murphys autograph exist on this website and can be seen in the documents section of this website. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Americas mostdecorated soldier, with 21 medals including the congressional medal of honor, audie murphy wrote his story to remind a forgetful public. This audie murphy autograph reproduction would look great in an album or display. After securing a publishing contract in 1947, murphy and mcclure.
To hell and back murphy, audie, 19241971 isbn 0553242970 1 copy separate to hell and back murphy, audie isbn 1481559044 manual entry 1 copy separate allinferno e ritorno murphy, audie 1 copy separate. Audie murphy personified the moral value and selfless valor that americans admire. The epic combat journal of world war iis most decorated g. The shot is dated by the on the lower edge of the photo. This book is the story of his war years, and was made into a movie in which he starred in 1955. Holt paperbacks 2002 first published in 1949 by holt, rinehart and winston number of pages. To hell and back by audie murphy autographed justanswer. Although only murphy s name appears on the book cover, it was in fact a collaboration with writer david spec mcclure. Audie leon murphy 19241971 was born in kingston, texas, to sharecroppers of irish descent.
Audie murphy 19241971 was an actor and the most decorated soldier of world war ii. Life magazine put him on its cover, identifying him simply as americas most decorated soldier. Audie murphy was a household name for many decades, being a true war hero who later became a major movie star. He was one of the most decorated american combat soldiers of world war ii. Jul 25, 2002 buy to hell and back new ed by murphy, audie isbn. Although only murphys name appears on the book cover, it was in fact a collaboration with writer david spec mcclure. Murphy died while on a business trip raising money to finish production of budd boettichers a time for dying and he was buried with full military honors in arlington national cemetery. To john thanks for the many favors sincerely, audie. On june 20, 1924, audie murphy was born in a sharecroppers house in hunt county, texas. When he returned to america after the war, murphy found success as an actor and screenwriter.
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Audie murphy had a very distinctive and stylish signature which developed over time. Audie murphy was the most highly decorated american soldier of world war ii. Here at nostalgia autographs we offer bette davis autographs, audie murphy autographs, errol flynn autographs and more. He received every military combat award for valor available from the u. Murphy received the medal of honor for valor that he demonstrated at the age of 19 for. Its filled with information and photographs and has a wealth of information about your favorite american hero, audie murphy. Audie murphy collectibles, autographs, memorabilia, and. The true initial edition of this book was done by henry holt, new york, in 1949. More than fifty years later, this classic wartime memoir is just as gripping as it was then.
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In addition, he was also decorated for bravery by the governments of france and belgium, and was credited with killing over 240. This is filled with photos and information about all the films of audie murphy. Other popular celebrity autographs and memorabilia searches. Between his birth in 1925 and premature death in an airplane accident in 1971, smith paints murphy as a man. Among his 33 awards was the medal of honor, the highest award for bravery that a soldier can receive. This is a large book and has more information than any ive found over the years and is the most accurate. He also received recognitions from france and belgium. Signed autograph universal audie murphy studio shot 1956. Murphy had attempted to to join the marines and navy first, but was turned down due to his small size. Farmersville, texas, my hometown, celebrating audie murphy day in farmersville, texas.
In addition, he was also decorated for bravery by the governments of france and belgium, and was credited with killing over 240 german. To hell and back is audie murphys 1949 world war ii memoir, detailing the events that led him to receive the medal of honor and also to become one of the most decorated footsoldiers of the war. Accompanied by a vintage photo of murphy at a signing for the book. American soldier by harold simpson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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