Most Decorated Veteran In Us History

Known as the most decorated marine in u s.

Most decorated veteran in us history. Throughout history since the united states military records are available there have been many heroes. Audie murphy 1924 1971 was the most decorated soldier in us history winning 24 medals from the congressional medal of honor down. History lieutenant general lewis chesty puller was as tough as they come and he proved that all over the world during his 37 years of service in the marine corps.

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. An impressive accomplishment considering the corp s core values of honor courage and commitment and fighting to the death wherever american soldiers are needed. Murphy s foreign awards were especially impressive.

A highly respected hero paddy is known as the soldier s soldier. He is the only military member as of 2016 to receive both awards. Hackworth the record for combat decorations in vietnam david haskell hackworth was a soldier who began his army service as a private in 1946 and retired as a colonel in 1971.

Commonly called the most decorated soldier of world war ii maj. At the time of his death in 1940 butler aka the fighting quaker had achieved the exalted status as the most decorated marine in history. He received the french forrager legion of honor and croix de guerre with palm and silver star and the belgian croix de guerre 1940 with palm.

George everette bud day is arguably the most decorated united states air force veteran in history. Robert howard is the most decorated american soldier in history. One of the most decorated veterans of all time.

Lieutenant colonel paddy blair mayne. He is one of the silent warriors who spent his entire career serving his country and asked nothing in return. An irish rugby international and an amateur boxer robert paddy blair mayne is credited as being the model for today s sas the british army s special forces unit.