Most Decorated Veteran In Us History

Commonly called the most decorated soldier of world war ii maj.

Most decorated veteran in us history. Known as the most decorated marine in u s. In addition to serving in the vietnam war korean war and world war ii he also received the medal of honor and the air force cross. 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.

He is the only military member as of 2016 to receive both awards. Audie murphy 1924 1971 was the most decorated soldier in us history winning 24 medals from the congressional medal of honor down. Robert howard is the most decorated american soldier in history.

His exploits were the subject of to hell and back usa 1956 in which he starred as himself. An impressive accomplishment considering the corp s core values of honor courage and commitment and fighting to the death wherever american soldiers are needed. One of the most decorated veterans of all time.

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. Howard spent 36 years in the military completing mostly top secret missions behind enemy lines which is why the specifics of his heroism are vastly unknown. 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.

A highly respected hero paddy is known as the soldier s soldier. United states marine corps lt. Lewis chesty puller is the most decorated marine in u s.

Lieutenant colonel paddy blair mayne. George everette bud day is arguably the most decorated united states air force veteran in history. Throughout history since the united states military records are available there have been many heroes.