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    He won every military medal his country could give.

    Audie Leon Murphy (June 20, 1924 – May 28, 1971)

    A hoe and a plough he was born to steer
    In order to eat and bring good cheer
    all day long in the sweltering sun
    such is the lot of a share croppers son

    Baby faced Murph and brothers too
    sweated it out without fuss, ado
    keeping the young ones happy, fed
    awaiting dusk then exhausted to bed

    Across the pond on foreign soil
    a man named Hitler started to spoil
    pinching land on the make
    all before him started to shake

    The winds of war caught Murphy’s ears
    at just 16 so tender in years
    the Marines refused him, told him no
    but Murphy determined to give it a go

    To the Army office he showed his face
    his sharp shooting skill noted apace
    he fainted, collapsed, on his first foot drill
    not really the stuff to give Hitler a chill

    As a post office clerk they gave him a slot
    sorting mail would be his little lot
    overseas he went at last
    a chance he saw to give it a blast

    To Morocco, Sicily ,Italy too
    upon Anzio beach his talents grew
    the kid from Texas began to grow
    the army was in for the Lord Mayors Show

    Promoted to Sergeant quick as a flash
    baby faced Murph showed nerve, dash
    guts galore under enemy fire
    even wounded he would not retire

    In just twelve months under fire
    a Lieutnants pip he would acquire
    punching a rookie on a fiery day
    forgetting the rules in the heat of fray

    In Operation Anvil for the freedom of France
    he sure led the Germans a merry dance
    north to Strasbourg his luck would fail
    a dangerous wound would leave him frail

    240 enemy was his final toll
    a soldiers soldier in heart, soul
    In '71 he fell from the sky
    a faulty plane caused him to die

    In Arlington Cemetery this great soldier lies
    his people pass with respect, sighs
    never again will this planet see
    a supreme warrior as mighty as he

    Here's my fan made trailer to the 1955 Audie Murphy biopic "To Hell and Back", starring Audie Murphy as himself. He recreates his WWII experiences in the 3rd...


    John 'jobee' Bishop -El Gamil Club.

    Music career
    In addition to acting, Murphy also became successful as a country music songwriter. teaming up with such talented musicians and composers as Guy Mitchell, Jimmy Bryant, Scott Turner, Coy Ziegler, and Terri Eddleman. Murphy's songs were recorded and released by such performers as Dean Martin, Eddy Arnold, Charley Pride, Jimmy Bryant, Porter Waggoner, Jerry Wallace, Roy Clark, and Harry Nils
    son. His two biggest hits were

    Shutters and Boards" and "When the Wind Blows in Chicago". Eddy Arnold recorded the latter for his 1983 RCA album, Last of the Love Song Singers

    jb

    Poems by Audie Murphy



    THE CROSSES GROW ON ANZIO
    Oh, gather 'round me, comrades; and listen while I speak
    Of a war, a war, a war where hell is six feet deep.
    Along the shore, the cannons roar. Oh how can a soldier sleep?
    The going's slow on Anzio. And hell is six feet deep.
    Praise be to God for this captured sod that rich with blood does seep.
    With yours and mine, like butchered swine's; and hell is six feet deep.
    That death awaits there's no debate; no triumph will we reap.
    The crosses grow on Anzio, where hell is six feet deep.

    . . . Audie Murphy, 1948


    ALONE AND FAR REMOVED
    Alone and far removed from earthly care
    The noble ruins of men lie buried here.
    You were strong men, good men
    Endowed with youth and much the will to live
    I hear no protest from the mute lips of the dead.
    They rest; there is no more to give.

    So long my comrades,
    Sleep ye where you fell upon the field.
    But tread softly please
    March o'er my heart with ease
    March on and on,
    But to God alone we kneel.
    . . . Audie Murphy


    FREEDOM FLIES IN YOUR HEART
    LIKE AN EAGLE
    Dusty old helmet, rusty old gun,
    They sit in the corner and wait -
    Two souvenirs of the Second World War
    That have withstood the time, and the hate.
    Mute witness to a time of much trouble.
    Where kill or be killed was the law -
    Were these implements used with high honor?
    What was the glory they saw?

    Many times I've wanted to ask them -
    And now that we're here all alone,
    Relics all three of a long ago war -
    Where has freedom gone?

    Freedom flies in your heart like an eagle.
    Let it soar with the winds high above
    Among the spirits of soldiers now sleeping,
    Guard it with care and with love.

    I salute my old friends in the corner,
    I agree with all they have said -
    And if the moment of truth comes tomorrow,
    I'll be free, or By God, I'll be dead!

    . . . Audie Murphy
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    Good owd Audrey.

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      Great Post mate. Great Poems.
      "If they control your speech.....they control your life"
      Me


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        Originally posted by trubrit2411 View Post
        Great Post mate. Great Poems.
        Thank you, you encourage me

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          Obviously took the part of himself in the film, To Hell And Back !
          Bob (geordie) Watts

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            Originally posted by bob9739 View Post
            Obviously took the part of himself in the film, To Hell And Back !
            the producers actually wanted Denzel Washington Bob, but he was busy.
            I have always set myself a very low standard, and constantly fail to achieve it.

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              Originally posted by stephenfrank View Post
              the producers actually wanted Denzel Washington Bob, but he was busy.
              Interesting-thank you

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