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Audie Murphy Memorial GuestbookSponsored by the Audie Murphy Research Foundation, a non-profit, tax-deductible 501(c)(3) educational foundation recognized by the IRS.
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Name:Gilbert Lee From: Staten Island, New York
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One of my two favorite heroes of WW II, Audie and George Smith Patton Jr. I thank the Lord for both, as well as many other greats of the past. Major Murphy was my hero growing up. Great man all around. Once worked with one of Patton's Ghost Troopers, Oscar Deines of Ks. When I asked if he seen Patton, he stated that he could of spit in his face twice. Oscar said that Patton inspected the boys before and after they crossed the channel. After being inspected by the General in England, Oscar said that after, the man walked back out in front and stated that 'there wasn't a man among us'. Oscar was a driver in Shermans, then got his wish to be a cook and get out of the driver's seat. He regretted it. He said he was shelled worse than being out in front. Oscar had five battle stars. Good folk. It was the people of WW II that drove me to stay and retire out of the mil and work as an uncivil servant. Added: May 25, 2015 Powered by PHP Guestbook - brought to you by PHP Scripts
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Name:Becky Burns
From: Corsicana, Texas
E-mail: Burnsb@mildredisd.org
Thank you for the great source of information about Audie Murphy. He rode in a parade in Corsicana TX right after the war. The rodeo producer provided matching white horses for rodeo dignitaries, flag carriers, etc. He ask my mom to change horses with him because she had a better horse. My mom would not do it, for she too, knew she had the better horse!
I used to sponsor my school's trip to DC annually and I always had my kids stop and we honored him at his gravesite. Thank you for the information.
Becky Burns
Superintendent, Mildred ISD
5475 S. Hwy. 287
Corsicana, TX 75109
Added: May 26, 2015