History of South America

Who were the most decorated US soldiers in World War 2?

The following is a list of the most decorated US soldiers in World War 2, ranked by the total number of awards received:

1. Brigadier General Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (1914-2001)

* Medals of Honor: 1

* Distinguished Service Crosses: 1

* Silver Stars: 2

* Bronze Stars: 1

* Purple Hearts: 1

* Air Medals: 1

* Army Commendation Medals: 1

* Campaign Medals: 11

* Foreign Decorations: 14

* Total decorations: 35

2. Major Audie Murphy (1925-1971)

* Medals of Honor: 1

* Distinguished Service Crosses: 2

* Silver Stars: 3

* Bronze Stars: 3

* Purple Hearts: 3

* Air Medals: 4

* Army Commendation Medals: 2

* Campaign Medals: 11

* Foreign Decorations: 13

* Total decorations: 35

3. Major James Earl Rudder (1919-2004)

* Medals of Honor: 1

* Distinguished Service Crosses: 1

* Silver Stars: 3

* Bronze Stars: 1

* Purple Hearts: 2

* Air Medals: 1

* Army Commendation Medals: 1

* Campaign Medals: 13

* Foreign Decorations: 9

* Total decorations: 33

4. Brigadier General Robert L. Eichelberger (1886-1961)

* Medals of Honor: 2

* Distinguished Service Crosses: 1

* Silver Stars: 2

* Bronze Stars: 1

* Purple Hearts: 1

* Air Medals: 2

* Army Commendation Medals: 1

* Campaign Medals: 11

* Foreign Decorations: 10

* Total decorations: 33

5. Major General Claire Lee Chennault (1893-1958)

* Medals of Honor: 2

* Distinguished Service Crosses: 1

* Silver Stars: 3

* Bronze Stars: 1

* Purple Hearts: 1

* Air Medals: 1

* Army Commendation Medals: 1

* Campaign Medals: 11

* Foreign Decorations: 9

* Total decorations: 33