13. Audie Murphy
Audie Murphy, born on June 20, 1925, in Kingston, Texas, was the most decorated U.S. combat soldier of World War II. He received every American combat award for valor available at the time, including the Medal of Honor. After the war, Murphy became an advocate for veterans’ mental health, highlighting the challenges of post-traumatic stress disorder. He also pursued a career in Hollywood, starring in over 40 films, including the autobiographical “To Hell and Back” (britannica.com).
