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On my thru hike I don't want to miss the Audie Murphy memorial. I just got Wingfoot book, Thru-hiker, which is a great help but I don't see a mention about how to find this memorial. I am told it is "off of the beaten path". Any one have the mile marker turn off and directions? Thanks, FiveWay
On my thru hike I don't want to miss the Audie Murphy memorial. I just got Wingfoot book, Thru-hiker, which is a great help but I don't see a mention about how to find this memorial. I am told it is "off of the beaten path". Any one have the mile marker turn off and directions? Thanks, FiveWay
here is a pic of my son at the audie murphy memorial,audie murphy was an awesome man,in my 2005 thru hike hand book it is located at mile 677.3
its easy to find:cool: neo
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=7394&catid=member&imageuser=3462
In '97 I spelt my name in rocks next to the monument. I wonder if it's still there?
he was americia most decorated war hero in world war 2.:cool: neo
http://www.jrotc.org/audie_murphy.htm
http://www.audiemurphy.com/welcome.htm
SalParadise
01-28-2006, 17:00
I don't have my book on me, but I had a Wingfoot last year and went up to the site. Were there signs? It's up a hill and I remember a bench before I got there, not a common sight. I also remember it's a short side-trip up a small hill from the Trail on a fairly well-worn path. I wish I could tell you the mileage, but I can't imagine you'll accidentally pass it up. Nice memorial and a good camping spot if you wanted to spend the night there.
I want to thank all that replied. Sly I will look for your name near the monument and let you know. Audie, is the most decorated US war hero in any war. FiveWay
Neo, I just found it in the Thru-hiker book. Thanks for the mile marker. Thanks sal for the update on the camp site. FiveWay
i wanted to see who the most decrated soldier ever was
in ww 1 sgt alvin c york,in ww 2 2nd lt audie murphy
but the guy that toped them both was sgt joe ronnie hooper
in vietnam,he was never famous,sadly he lost the battle to alcoholism
but he is still a great hero,i just want to honor this man also:cool: neo
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/jrhooper.htm
Kerosene
01-29-2006, 11:48
Here (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=1738) is a close-up picture and the text on the monument.
Neo: I know Sgt Joe Hooper. I met him in Washington, DC. I was in Nam in 71 and 72. I also received a few decorations. Not taking away from Sgt Hooper, if you look at the Medal of Honor web site, Audie is still listed as the most decorated war hero. I love them both. They were true to their troops and their country. I am so sorry to hear how Sgt Hooper died. Our own country killed him not the enemy, so sad. Thanks for the info. Hope to walk a few miles with you some day. FiveWay
Neo: I know Sgt Joe Hooper. I met him in Washington, DC. I was in Nam in 71 and 72. I also received a few decorations. Not taking away from Sgt Hooper, if you look at the Medal of Honor web site, Audie is still listed as the most decorated war hero. I love them both. They were true to their troops and their country. I am so sorry to hear how Sgt Hooper died. Our own country killed him not the enemy, so sad. Thanks for the info. Hope to walk a few miles with you some day. FiveWay
when me and hank stopped by the audie murphy memorial,i took my bandana off and folded it military fashioned and left at the the audie
murphy memorial,my bandana was covered in printed american flags
my son in the picture has it in his hand:cool: neo
us navy 78-82
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Speer Carrier
01-30-2006, 14:14
In Model T's new book, "Walking with the Ghost Wisperers" he dvotes a whole chapter to Audie Murphy. Audie was a very special person indeed.
Speer Carrier
Five Way,
Your post mentioned it might be "Off the Beaten Path". My recollection is that it is only a few yards off the AT.
asphalt commando
01-30-2006, 17:02
If you know the mile marker, just keep a lookout for the side trail to your left (if you are hiking north) It is just up the hill maybe 80 yards. Hard to miss if you are indeed looking for it. Worth seeing too.
the only medal i have is the navy expeditionay medal (IRAN):cool: neo
Hikerhead
01-30-2006, 23:13
You'll pass a small wildlife pond on your right (10 feet from the trail) just before the trail to the monument goes off to the left. A bench sits right in front of the monument which I think you can see from the trail. Can't miss it.
greentick
01-30-2006, 23:27
the only medal i have is the navy expeditionay medal (IRAN):cool: neo
If that was the "expedition" in 1979, one of my old team leaders was part of the package you supported.
If that was the "expedition" in 1979, one of my old team leaders was part of the package you supported.
yes 1979 on my dd214:cool: neo
i was a lowly boiler tech on the uss taraw lha-1
west 79,west pac 80-81:cool: neo
Everyone, Thanks for all the info. I better not miss it now! Neo nobody just gets a medal, you had to be part of something and for that we as a country are greatful.
Everyone, Thanks for all the info. I better not miss it now! Neo nobody just gets a medal, you had to be part of something and for that we as a country are greatful.
thanks bro:cool: neo