Who is the most courageous American ever?

Answer 1

Audie Leon Murphy, son of poor Texas sharecroppers, rose to national fame as the most decorated U.S. combat soldier of World War II. Among his 33 awards and decorations was the Medal of Honor, the highest military award for bravery that can be given to any individual in the United States of America, for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty." He also received every decoration for valor that his country had to offer, some of them more than once, including 5 decorations by France and Belgium. Credited with either killing over 240 of the enemy while wounding and capturing many others, he became a legend within the 3rd Infantry Division. Beginning his service as an Army Private, Audie quickly rose to the enlisted rank of Staff Sergeant, was given a "battle field" commission as 2nd Lieutenant, was wounded three times, fought in 9 major campaigns across the European Theater, and survived the war.
During Murphy's 3 years active service as a combat soldier in World War II, Audie became one of the best fighting combat soldiers of this or any other century. What Audie accomplished during this period is most significant and probably will never be repeated by another soldier, given today's high-tech type of warfare. The U.S. Army has always declared that there will never be another Audie Murphy.

Answer 2

The American Soldier.

Answer 3

Only the Famed courageous ones are spoken of,
The soldier who fights in the front, for America, the fellow who scrifices his sleep, the fellow who trusts in those that direct him and obeys without flinching, without a thought of selfishness to enjoy his life like most other ordinary folks, who sacrifices his life, is the most courageous,
In any nation these are many,
Not to forget those who toil hard in ordinary everyday lives, so that the wheels of progress are turning always, who keep the economy well in control and providing for all and every citizen, who toil in the dead of night with facts and figures, who lose sleep daily that they may keep abreast of other nations, whos face neither people recognise nor they have any claim to fame, they are the real heros.
In each and every nation.

Answer 4

Courage is hard to measure and probably should not be measured.A courageous American will fight until he is killed or he kills all of his opponents. There are too many heros that did this.
Now, my favorite hero is General George Patton froom World War 2 fame.

Answer 5

Wars arent Won by one man.. they are Won by many. most of the men who get honored with medals say that the medals should have been given to the guy protecting his *** wile he did his job. so the courageous americans ever... probably the unnamed ones that gave their life for our country. Only the dead has seen the end of war.

Answer 6

The most courageous? Too many to choose just one. I'll mention one of my heroes just because I don't think he'll get as many votes as he deserves.

Warrant Officer Hugh Thompson, Jr.,

Answer 7

any man or woman that is serving our country right now. What could make a person any more courageous then to fight for what they believe in..

Answer 8

Lrscghost, you stole my thunder. Audie Murphy! He was the most decorated US soldier in WW2.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audie_Murphy

The movie depicting his exploits and in which he stars is a must see. "To Hell And Back"

Answer 9

Lewis, Clark, and Sacajawea

Answer 10

Audie Murphy is a good one.