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birth year disparity[edit]

Murphy's given birth year in the article does not match the year shown on his headstone. 2601:249:8F80:7BF0:5D7:BE7A:3249:8D9E (talk) 23:58, 30 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Please see footnote 1 in the article. Schazjmd (talk) 15:13, 31 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Most decorated soldier claim[edit]

Just an FYI. Please do not archive this. While Audie Murphy has always been considered the "most decorated" combat soldier of World War II, that claim is based on decades-old information. Recent years and belated awards to others, bring that into question. Garlin Murl Conner and Matt Urban are also considered the "most decorated". — Maile (talk) 13:40, 16 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]