FMHA Winter Film and Lecture Series Continues on February 22 and March 28, 2020
The Life of Audie Murphy
Audie Murphy grew up wanting to be a soldier. As WWII broke out, he attempted to enlist and was turned down by the Army, Navy and Marine Corps for being underweight and underage. With his sister’s aid, he miraculously aged by one year, reapplied and joined the Army in mid-1942. Murphy served with distinction in the Italian campaign which started with a landing in Sicily in July 1943. In 1944, he landed on Yellow Beach near Ramatuelle, France and received the Distinguished Service Cross for action taken on August 15th against defending German forces. Murphy’s courageous actions throughout the War will be discussed. For these actions, Audie Murphy received 33 US military medals, including three Purple Hearts and the Medal of Honor. Come see the full story of this true American hero.
- Saturday, February 22nd: To Hell and Back, Part I
Audie Murphy stars in his true life story.
- Saturday, March 28th: To Hell and Back, Part II
Courage in action!
Film and Lecture Series will be held at Fort Miles Museum, Battery 519, at 12 PM on the dates listed. Free admission; Seating limited to 60; Tickets available starting at 10:30 AM in the Museum Gift Shop. Tickets are available for one or both dates on 2/22. The Gift Shop will be open until 3 PM on all Film/Lecture Series dates.
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