Lieutenant Audi Murphy Decorated 1948

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America's most decorated soldier, Audi Murphy, awarded medals by French General. Location of events unclear.

MS General de Lattre de Tassigny presents Audi Murphy (back view) with French Legion of Honour and the Croix de Guerre.

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
67190
Sort Number:
UN 1974 I
Time in/Out:
01:47:49:00 / 01:48:04:00
Canister:
UN 1974 I
Film ID:
2457.21
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  • "Audi Murphy", (once in the title and twice in the body text), should read Audie Murphy.

    jamied 21st Jun 2012

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