Audie was born on a sharecropper's farm in North Texas on June 20, 1924. As a boy, he chopped cotton for one dollar a day and was noted for his feats of derring-do and his accuracy with a gun. He had only 5 years of schooling and was orphaned at age 16. After being refused enlistment during World War II in both the Marines and Paratroopers for being too small (5'5") and underweight (110 lbs), he enlisted in the U.S. Army a few days after his 18th birthday.
After basic training at Camp Wolters, Texas, and advanced training at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, Audie was sent overseas. He was assigned to the famous 15th Infantry Regiment of the 3rd Infantry Division where he fought in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France, and Germany. He earned a battlefields commission for his courage and leadership ability as well as citations and decorations including every medal for valor that America gives. He was also awarded three French and one Belgian medal. Lieutenant Audie Murphy was the highest decorated soldier in American history. Discharged from the Army on September 21, 1945, Audie went to Hollywood at the invitation of movie star James Cagney. He remained in California for the rest of his life and was closely associated with the movie industry, both as an actor and a producer. He acted in 44 films, starring in 39 of them. His best known film was "To Hell and Back," adopted from the best selling book of his war experiences by the same name.
Most of his movies were westerns. In 1955, Audie Murphy was voted the Most Popular Western Actor in America by the Motion Picture Exhibitors. Audie wrote the lyrics to 16 country and western songs, the most popular of which was "Shutters and Boards," written with Scott Turner in 1962. The song was recorded by over 30 pop singers, including Jerry Wallace, Dean Martin, and Porter Waggoner. He was an accomplished poet; unfortunately, only a few of his poems have survived. In 1950 Audie joined the 36th Infantry Division ("T-Patchers") of the Texas National Guard and served with it until 1966.
He was a Mason and a Shriner and belonged to several veterans organizations. Audie Murphy was killed in a plane crash on a mountain top near Roanoke, Virginia on May 28, 1971. Fittingly, his body was recovered 2 days later on Memorial Day. Audie could very well be the last American war hero. He was the greatest combat soldier in the 200 year plus history of the United States.

On the crest what does the streamers indicate?

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ANSWER: The streamers indicate upon which we base our philosophy-loyalty, discipline, Professionalism, and caring Describe the SAMC logo?

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ANSWER: The crest depicts the symbol of the majestic American Bald Eagle superimposed over the olive branch-wreath, saber, and lightning bolt. In front of the eagle are the U.S. Army Staff Sergeant stripes. The Eagle firmly clutches in both claws a power-blue banner, the color of the infanrty. On the banner are displayed words Loyalty, Caring, Discipline and Professionalism Who designed the SAMC logo?

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ANSWER: Don Moore, a Killeen artist, assisted with designing the logo and club awards According to TRADOC REG 600-14, what is the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club?

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ANSWER: An elite organization of NCOs whose demonstrated performance and inherent leadership quilities and abilities are characterized by those of Sergeant Audie Murphy On the crest what does the Laurel represent?

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ANSWER: It represents the individual achievement of the NCOs in the club

5 Multiple Choice Questions

On the crest what does the eagle represents? CORRECT: Our national bird and symbol of freedom, and the intent of the club to be nationwide The original club was started at Fort Hood, Texas early in 1986 It represents the individual achievement of the NCOs in the club INCORRECT: It represents swift and decisive action taken by the NCO What is the SAMC motto? It represents swift and decisive action taken by the NCO The original club was started at Fort Hood, Texas early in 1986 CORRECT: "You lead form the front," Audie Murphy It reflects Audie Murphy's highest enlisted rank On the crest what does the sword represent"? The original club was started at Fort Hood, Texas early in 1986 The SAMC is a means of recognizing those NCOs who have contributed significantly to the development of professional NCO Corps and combat ready Army. Members exemplify leadership characterized by personal concern for the needs, training, development and welfare of soldiers and concern for families of soldiers CORRECT: The sword is a historical reference, a tool for the NCO to cut to the heart of the matter, to lead the charge The stars seperating the initals (SAMC) represent Be, Know, Do What do the stars seperating the Initials (SAM*C) in the crest represnts? INCORRECT: It represents the individual achievement of the NCOs in the club It reflects Audie Murphy's highest enlisted rank CORRECT: The stars seperating the initals (SAMC) represent Be, Know, Do It represents swift and decisive action taken by the NCO What regulations covers The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club Program? INCORRECT: The original club was started at Fort Hood, Texas early in 1986 CORRECT: (TRADOC) Regulation 600-14, Sergeant Audie Murphy Club (SAMC) Program "You lead form the front," Audie Murphy It reflects Audie Murphy's highest enlisted rank

4 True/False Questions

It reflects Audie Murphy's highest enlisted rank → On the crest what does the Staff Sergeant rank reflect?

CORRECT: This is true.

The original club was started at Fort Hood, Texas early in 1986 → On the crest what does the lightning bolt represents?

CORRECT: This is false.

It should be The original club was started at Fort Hood, Texas early in 1986 → When and where was the original Sergeant Audie Murphy Club started?.

It represents swift and decisive action taken by the NCO → On the crest what does the lightning bolt represents?

CORRECT: This is true.

The SAMC is a means of recognizing those NCOs who have contributed significantly to the development of professional NCO Corps and combat ready Army. Members exemplify leadership characterized by personal concern for the needs, training, development and welfare of soldiers and concern for families of soldiers → On the crest what does the sword represent"?

CORRECT: This is false.

It should be The SAMC is a means of recognizing those NCOs who have contributed significantly to the development of professional NCO Corps and combat ready Army. Members exemplify leadership characterized by personal concern for the needs, training, development and welfare of soldiers and concern for families of soldiers → According to TRADOC REG 600-14, what is the purpose of induction into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club?.