Audie Murphy
| Born | June 20, 1925 |
| Hometown | Kingston, Texas, U.S. |
| Height | 5'5" (1.66m) |
| Spouse | Pamela Opal Lee Archer, Wanda Hendrix |
| Children | Terrance Michael Murphy, James Shannon Murphy |
| Parents | Emmett Berry Murphy |
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Famous birthdays for June 20: Lionel Richie, Nicole Kidman
- Musician Lionel Richie turns 75 and actor Nicole Kidman turns 57, among the famous birthdays for June 20.
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Bridges: Texan Audie Murphy among most decorated US soldiers of World War II
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Bridges: Texan Audie Murphy remembered for heroism, stardom, advocacy for veterans
The Herald Banner, Greenville, TexasVeterans with Hunt County ties reflect on past and current service
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Joan Evans Dies: Actress In ‘On The Loose’ And ‘Skirts Ahoy’ Was 89
Joan Evans, an actress who was the goddaughter of Joan Crawford, died Oct. 21 in Henderson, Nevada, according to her son, John Weatherly. No cause was given. During her career, she worked with the likes of Farley Granger, Audie Murphy, Irene Dunne, and Esther Williams, among many others. Among her film roles were parts in …
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Joan Evans, Actress in ‘On the Loose,’ ‘Skirts Ahoy!’ and ‘Edge of Doom,’ Dies at 89
Joan Evans, the daughter of screenwriters and goddaughter of Joan Crawford, who starred opposite Farley Granger in her first three films and with Audie Murphy in a pair of Westerns, has died. She was 89. Evans died Oct. 21 in Henderson, Nevada, her son, John Weatherly, told The Hollywood Reporter. She also toplined the Charles …
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Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum to present programs on rural history and famous WWII generals
Oct. 9—The Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum will continue its October programming by hosting two upcoming special events: the 27th Annual Cotton and Rural History Conference and the first lecture presented by the Audie Murphy Chapter of the WWII History Roundtable. The Cotton and Rural History Conference will be this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will be free to attend (although ...
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OPINION: ALFORD: For tough guys, injuries only hurt when you laugh
Jul. 23—Two hunters were making their way through the woods when a big bear attacked, grabbing the toughest of them, a man who was mostly muscle and gristle. The hunter and bear wrestled first one direction then another, grunting and growling, claws and teeth flashing. The other hunter looked at his friend, spotted several gashes and a good bit of blood running down his face and arms. "Hey ol' ...
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Honor Flight: America, this is who we are
To date, Space Coast Honor Flight has flown 1,889 veterans to visit their memorials in Washington, D.C. Here's what it was like to accompany them
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Audie Murphy Day planned in Farmersville
Jun. 3—Greenville had its turn, now Farmersville is planning to host its annual celebration of the legacy of Audie Murphy, a Hunt County native and the most decorated American soldier of World War II. Murphy's late sister Nadene will also be remembered during the event. week Farmersville will present Audie Murphy Day Friday and Saturday of the coming week. Activities begin at 5 p.m. Friday ...
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Veterans remembered, honored during Memorial Day weekend
May 30—Greenville and Hunt County commemorated the Memorial Day weekend with multiple events designed to honor those who gave their lives in service to their country. —Saturday began with the annual Audie Murphy Day event, recognizing Murphy, the most decorated American soldier of World War II. Activities began at the Fletcher Warren Civic Center with a lineup of speakers and guests, including ...
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Events scheduled in recognition of Memorial Day
May 27—Hunt County will be spending time this weekend to remember those who paid the ultimate price in service to their country, with multiple events planned in recognition of Memorial Day. —Veterans organizations have been active this past week with the placement of flags on the graves of veterans interred at cemeteries in Hunt County. A public ceremony to place flags on the graves of ...
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Audie Murphy Day to honor local hero, all veterans
May 23—During the Memorial Day weekend, Hunt County will again honor Audie Murphy, the most decorated American soldier of World War II, as well as all military veterans and those serving the United States. The annual Audie Murphy Day event will also pay tribute to two of Murphy's relatives who have passed away during the last year, including one who was a frequent visitor to the annual ...
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Star spangled display returns to Hunt County
May 20—Motorists driving to and through downtown Greenville will once again be able to observe the most patriotic display in Hunt County. The Greenville Flags project was installed along the Audie Murphy Memorial Overpass Saturday morning, for its 11th anniversary in preparation for the Memorial Day weekend. Tim and Aletha Kruse of Greenville began the effort, which is also tied to the Park ...
