In a Valor Profile on Audie Murphy, I noted that he received 23 medals in addition to his Medal of Honor, including the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Stars (two), Legion of Merit, Bronze Stars (two with a “V” device), and Purple Hearts (three) — and I noted further, that his military decorations are rivaled only by the awards earned by one of his fellow WWII Army Medal of Honor recipients, LTC Matt Urban.
While most current service members or combat Veterans from any branch would know the name Audie Murphy, they have likely not heard of Matt Urban, despite his legendary service as an infantryman. In addition to his Medal of Honor, Urban earned Silver Stars (two), Legion of ... (click for more)