Most Decorated Officer
Commonly called the most decorated soldier of world war ii maj.
Most decorated officer. He rose in the ranks from private to retire as a lieutenant general. With more than 70 medals under his belt bud is considered to be within the reach of incredible leaders like general douglas macarthur for one of the most decorated military officers of all time. Audie murphy received the medal of honor a distinguished service cross two silver stars a legion of merit with combat v and two bronze stars with combat v.
Born in humble beginnings in sioux city iowa in 1925 day would earn over 70 awards decorations and medals. Day was also a prisoner of war in vietnam for more than five years. Although you probably don t recognize the name of brigadier general george everette bud day he is considered to be the most decorated united states military officer since general douglas macarthur.
Murphy s foreign awards were especially impressive.