America's Most Decorated Soldier in World War II

Who really is America's most combat decorated soldier in World War II? For 35 years most people would have said that it was Audie Murphy; and he certainly was deserving of the title. However, in 1980, Lt. Col. Matt Urban finally received his long overdue Congressional Medal of Honor. This story depicts his numerous wartime exploits and heroism under fire; his dedication to all those under his command, often with disregard for his personal safety. Urban landed with the first American troops in Africa, leading his battalion in capturing Hill #409 in the Sedjenane Valley. He then single-handedly destroyed one of Rommel's two largest radio transmitters in the world, shot down a German plane, and knocked out two German Mark IV tanks. Urban commanded his troops in six major campaigns in Africa and Europe, receiving his seventh Purple Heart after being shot through the throat in Belgium. He led the 3rd Army breakout from the hedgerows of France and subsequently was nominated for the Congressional Medal of Honor. According to the 1989 "Guiness Book of World Records", Urban was declared the most combat decorated soldier in American History.