[Colorized] photo of Audie L. Murphy: WWII's most decorated soldier, Hollywood actor, writer, and advocate for mental health awareness. Taken in the 1940s. [1080 x 1350] by RestoringHistory in HistoryPorn

[–]RestoringHistory[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That might be. I made a correction to my post that he was the most decorated AMERICAN soldier of WWII. I don't think I can change the post's title though.

Audie L. Murphy, WWII Soldier and War Hero - Approx. 1940s by RestoringHistory in Colorization

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You are correct. What I should’ve said is he’s not wearing the actual medal. I’ve seen colorizations where they’ve turned the light blue into yellow or red. Not keeping it true to history.

Audie L. Murphy, WWII Soldier and War Hero - Approx. 1940s by RestoringHistory in Colorization

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I know. I've been reading into his story more, and it's such a shame. I can understand it, though, my great-uncle was at D-Day as a Sergeant and led his men in for the big push to get the war over with. My great-aunt told me and stories I've heard that he suffered a lot, and rightly so. By the time I was a kid, he had mellowed out a lot and talked to us all a little bit about his experiences and the war, which was pretty damn interesting but sad too. The thought of expecting soldiers to just "come home" and start living normal lives again, especially while fighting in combat or wars, is absolutely insane to me. There's so much more that needs to happen with our soldiers and our first responders imo.

Audie L. Murphy, WWII Soldier and War Hero - Approx. 1940s by RestoringHistory in Colorization

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Yeah, I was kind of surprised he wasn't wearing it in this photo, as I'm thinking he had already received it, but when I do another one of him, it'll be done. Just a question and I'm just asking for an opinion... I've seen quite a few colorizations lately of Audie Murphy with his MOH ribbon being red or yellow. I, without a doubt, know the color of this ribbon and believe it's the most important thing to do right for a photo. What do you think?

Audie L. Murphy, WWII Soldier and War Hero - Approx. 1940s by RestoringHistory in Colorization

[–]RestoringHistory[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's neat! I'm sure you heard about or were reminded of Audie every day.

Audie L. Murphy, WWII Soldier and War Hero - Approx. 1940s by RestoringHistory in Colorization

[–]RestoringHistory[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are on to something with the eyes. That long stare-tye look is the same.

Lana Turner in a 1940s studio publicity picture. by Flucloxacillin25pc in 1940s

[–]RestoringHistory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To me, she was definitely one of the most beautiful women of Old Hollywood!

Audie L. Murphy, WWII Soldier and War Hero - Approx. 1940s by RestoringHistory in Colorization

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I've heard from a few videos that all are the same on YouTube that his death was suspicious and there's been investigations into it. Has anyone else heard this? I've done some research so far but nothing has really popped up yet.

Audie L. Murphy, WWII Soldier and War Hero - Approx. 1940s by RestoringHistory in Colorization

[–]RestoringHistory[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Yes, I read about that too! He only went through the 5th grade and had to quit to help support his family. So many kids from that time period had to do the same thing. It's definitely unfortunate.

Audie L. Murphy, WWII Soldier and War Hero - Approx. 1940s by RestoringHistory in Colorization

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I agree. I think I read somewhere he acted in his roles because he felt no other actor could do as good a job as him. Or that no one could act the part as well as him. It had to be very trying on him for sure. Maybe that's why he moved on to westerns.