May 28
This day In Masonry

Murphy, Audie – was born on June 20, 1924 and died on May 28, 1971. He was the most decorated American Soldier of WWII, he also achieved fame as an actor in movies (Westerns). An autobiographical movie was made of his heroic combat exploits. He was active and interested in Freemasonry. He was initiated an Entered Apprentice Mason on February 14, 1955 at North Hollywood Lodge #542 in Hollywood, California. He received his Fellow Craft degree on April 4, 1955 and got his Master Mason Degree on June 27, 1955. He was dual member of Heritage lodge #764 in Hollywood, California. He received his 32 degree from the Scottish Rite Temple in Dallas, Texas on November 14, 1957 and became Shriner at Hella Temple in Dallas, Texas on November 15, 1957. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.