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Audie Murphy, arguably the most famous American soldier in history, was awarded yet another medal yesterday. Texas governor, Rick Perry posthumously awarded the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Murphy who had earned 28 medals for his service in the 3rd Infantry Division as it battered the German war machine during World War II. From the Associated Press<\/a>;<\/p>\n

Perry was in the small town of Farmersville on Tuesday and bestowed the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor on Murphy posthumously.<\/p>\n

He said Murphy “lives on in the hearts and memories of a generation of Americans.”<\/p>\n

Murphy was one of the most decorated soldiers in U.S. history. His portrait hangs in the Texas House chamber.<\/p>\n

Born in Hunt County, Murphy joined the U.S. Army in 1942 and served with the 3rd Infantry Division in Europe and Mediterranean.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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