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January 26, 2026
Audie Murphy Earns Medal of Honor
On January 26, 1945, Audie Murphy single-handedly held off an entire company of German soldiers at the Colmar Pocket in France. His incredible courage under fire not only saved his unit from destruction but also earned him the Medal of Honor, making him a lasting symbol of American heroism in World War II.
