Description audie murphy inscribed and autographed oversized photo, framed. To hell and back is audie murphys 1949 world war ii memoir, detailing the events that led him to receive the medal of honor and also to become one of the most decorated footsoldiers of the war. Shop for audie murphy related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection. The epic combat journal of world war iis most decorated g.
The time is 1943, the place is sicily, and the event is the start of the most remarkable career of any american infantryman in the war. Bergenfield, nj please note that all orders ship from the east coast. He was the sixth of 12 children, two of whom did not survive to adulthood. Murphy, who was all at the same time a movie star, an irresponsible gambler, emotionally unstable, and the most decorated american soldier of world war ii. This book mentions audie murphy and quotes him throughout the book. He received every military combat award for valor available from the u. To hell and back first edition audie murphy bauman. Accompanied by a vintage photo of murphy at a signing for the book.
First edition of the firsthand wwii account by audie murphy, the wars most decorated hero. This is filled with photos and information about all the films of audie murphy. The true initial edition of this book was done by henry holt, new york, in 1949. The shot is dated by the on the lower edge of the photo. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. When he returned to america after the war, murphy found success as an actor and screenwriter. Originally published in 1949, to hell and back was a smash bestseller for fourteen weeks and later became a major motion picture starring audie murphy as himself. Jul 25, 2002 buy to hell and back new ed by murphy, audie isbn. Films and career of audie murphy by sue gossett this is definitely a musthave book for any murphy fan. American soldier by harold simpson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Audie murphy signed photo cut auto psadna authenticated encapsulated grade 6. Candid black and white photograph of murphy alongside fellow actor scott brady and an unidentified woman. Audie murphy 20 june 1925 28 may 1971 was one of the most decorated united states army combat soldiers of world war ii, serving from 1942 to 1945. The story inside told of his return to farmville, texas.
His father abandoned the family while audie was still in grade school, and the young audie dropped out of fifth grade to help support his family by doing farm work. Octavo, original half red cloth, original dust jacket. Between his birth in 1925 and premature death in an airplane accident in 1971, smith paints murphy as a man. Audie murphy autograph famous celebrity autographs. Holt paperbacks 2002 first published in 1949 by holt, rinehart and winston number of pages. Audie murphy played the role of a hero in dozens of hollywood westerns, and it was a role that suited him well. Buy products related to audie murphy memorabilia and see what customers say about audie murphy memorabilia on free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
Many other examples of audie murphys autograph exist on this website and can be seen in the documents section of this website. Comprising a typed letter on universal studios letter head, signed audie murphy, informing fan club members that the club is being dissolved. A rare collection of specially decorated souvenir envelopes honoring audie murphy. Audie murphy inscribed and autographed oversized photo, framed. Army, as well as french and belgian awards for heroism. This book is a 1949 first printing autographed by the author, audie murphy. Its a small town of about 3,000 people, about an hour northeast of dallas. Audie murphy was a household name for many decades, being a true war hero who later became a major movie star. Our audie murphy autograph check image is a wonderful mememto. To john thanks for the many favors sincerely, audie. All of our eddie murphy autographed photos are certified authentic and are rare unique hollywood collectibles. In addition, he was also decorated for bravery by the governments of france and belgium, and was credited with killing over 240 german. Be sure to shop our collection now, as these murphy signed photographs are in highdemand, making them fast to go.
Audie leon murphy 20 june 1925 28 may 1971 was an american soldier, actor, songwriter, and rancher. Audie murphy inscribed and autographed oversized photo. If you decide you want to look for different celebrity collectible merchandise for other stars, click here to return to our master celebrity autographs and memorabilia index of most commonly searched. Signed autograph universal audie murphy studio shot 1956. Murphy had attempted to to join the marines and navy first, but was turned down due to his small size. Audie murphy, bw, 10x7 audie murphy 19241971 was born to a poor irish sharecropper in kingston, texas. Audie murphy enlisted in the united states army at 16 in 1942. Audie murphy 19241971 was an actor and the most decorated soldier of world war ii. The book was autographed by audie murphy in 1949 when he visited the texas state capitol in austin, texas. The author, harold simpson wrote it with audie murphy s family blessing. Signed in blue ballpoint on the front free end page.
Americas mostdecorated soldier, with 21 medals including the congressional medal of honor, audie murphy wrote his story to remind a forgetful public. This memorial to audie murphy began in 1999 as a solemn remembrance of the most decorated soldier of world war ii, who came home to a heros welcome in downtown farmersville in 1945. The author, harold simpson wrote it with audie murphys family blessing. Farmersville, texas, my hometown, celebrating audie murphy day in farmersville, texas. On june 20, 1924, audie murphy was born in a sharecroppers house in hunt county, texas. Signed autograph universal audie murphy studio shot 1956 a signed studio shot of audie murphy. Decorated envelopes or stamps cancelled on the first day of issue honoring audie murphy. Audie murphy had a very distinctive and stylish signature which developed over time.
Buy authentic, autographed memorabilia and collectibles at. He received every american combat award for valor available at the time of his service, including the medal of honor. This audie murphy autograph reproduction would look great in an album or display. Audie murphy autographed signed photograph historyforsale. More than fifty years later, this classic wartime memoir is just as gripping as it was then. Audie murphy autographed book to hell and back autograph1949. To hell and back murphy, audie, 19241971 isbn 0553242970 1 copy separate to hell and back murphy, audie isbn 1481559044 manual entry 1 copy separate allinferno e ritorno murphy, audie 1 copy separate. Audie murphy became a national hero during world war ii as the most decorated combat soldier of the war. Life magazine put him on its cover, identifying him simply as americas most decorated soldier. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The classic bestselling war memoir by the most decorated american soldier in world war ii, back in print in a trade paperback. In addition, he was also decorated for bravery by the governments of france and belgium, and was credited with killing over 240. Audie leon murphy 19241971 was born in kingston, texas, to sharecroppers of irish descent.
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Audie murphy 19241971 was born to a poor irish sharecropper in kingston, texas. On may 28, 1971, a tragic plane crash ended the life of a man whose wartime exploits and western movie roles inspired a generation of americans. Be sure to shop our collection now, as these murphy signed photographs are in. Among his 33 awards was the medal of honor, the highest award for bravery that a soldier can receive. Signed autograph universal audie murphy studio shot 1956, price. Audie murphy autographs cheshire nostalgia autographs. Published in 2015, the price of valor is an easy to read biography of audie l. Audie murphy personified the moral value and selfless valor that americans admire. He was one of the most decorated american combat soldiers of world war ii. Unfollow audie murphy autograph to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Audie murphy reallife world war ii hero audie murphy is depicted in a black and white photograph as cavalry lieutenant jed sayre in the 1953 film, column south.
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To hell and back by audie murphy autographed justanswer. Collecting eddie murphy memorabilia eddie murphy autographed photos. Murphy died while on a business trip raising money to finish production of budd boettichers a time for dying and he was buried with full military honors in arlington national cemetery. He soon proved himself more than equal to the demands of combat soldiering, fighting his way. Although only murphys name appears on the book cover, it was in fact a collaboration with writer david spec mcclure. His military exploits and courage were legendary, and became the subject of a hollywood film. To hell and back is audie murphy s 1949 world war ii memoir, detailing the events that led him to receive the medal of honor and also to become one of the most decorated footsoldiers of the war. World war ii history will always recall one of its greatest heroes.
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