Lieutenant Colonel Matt Urban

While serving as a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army, Matt Louis Urbanowicz was and still is considered to be one of the most decorated soldiers of all time in the country’s history. During the second world war, Urban’s involvement in seven military campaigns, including the invasion of France in 1944 speaks highly of his valor.

His bravery on several occasions in spite of being wounded in action a number of times garnered worldwide attention. Aside from the esteemed Medal of Honor in 1980, Urban laid his hands on two Silver Stars, three Bronze Stars, Legion of Merit, and seven Purple Hearts, among others.

He served in the United States military from 1941 to 1946. Urban passed away in 1995, at the age of 75, owing to a collapsed lung. He earned the nickname, The Ghost during his service years.