Who Is the Most Decorated American War Hero?
Much like the combat which the men and women endured during wartime, there are many controversies surrounding America’s most decorated war veteran. There is the debate over whether to consider a pure ‘medal count’, which would include medals received for being wounded, acts of service, etc. or only considering those receiving medals for acts of courage under fire. When I started this hub, I only considered the medal count. When it comes to courage under fire, it is hard to measure which soldier, sailor or marine has the greatest bravery. Many brave men and women have died bravely which we have never even heard of. Their Creator knows who they are and what they did. I have included many of the persons that I have been educated about during the process of maintaining this hub. The most decorated veteran status has been attributed to Audie Murphy of Texas. Audie Murphy was considered America’s most decorated veteran with 33 medals earned in 27 months of combat.His earning of so many decor
