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mahatmakanejeeves

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Thu Jun 20, 2024, 10:09 AM Jun 2024

On this day, June 20, 1925, Audie Murphy was born.

Even in the movies, he looked like somebody's younger brother.

Decorated USA #WWII combat soldier, Audie Murphy was #bornonthisday, June 20, 1925. Received every military combat award for valor/heroism available from U.S. Army, later a top film actor. Suffered from #PTSD & #depression, passed in 1971 (age 45) plane crash. #RIP #GoneTooSoon









Tue Jun 20, 2023: On this day, June 20, 1925, Audie Murphy was born.
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On this day, June 20, 1925, Audie Murphy was born. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2024 OP
A childhood favorite of mine.. FarPoint Jun 2024 #1
Was Trump in his unit fighting shoulder-to-shoulder? Hand-to-hand combat with fixed bayonets? If not, wait! It is.... usaf-vet Jun 2024 #2

usaf-vet

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2. Was Trump in his unit fighting shoulder-to-shoulder? Hand-to-hand combat with fixed bayonets? If not, wait! It is....
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 11:02 AM
Jun 2024

...always possible before the day is over.

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