20 of America’s Most Decorated War Heroes

Audie L. Murphy

• Rank: Second lieutenant
• Military branch: Army
• Served in: WWII
• Medal(s) of valor: Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star

Murphy is the most decorated American soldier of World War II. Murphy, who saw combat in Italy and France, is credited with killing 240 German soldiers. He would go on to star in a movie about his life.