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Feb 27, 2026
With a pistol to his forehead, Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds made a choice. He could save himself or save the 200 Jewish-American Soldiers under his command. For his heroism, he will receive the Medal...
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Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds, a WWII POW at Stalag IX-A, risked his life to save over 200 Jewish-American soldiers by refusing Nazi orders to segregate them for execution. He will posthumously receive the Medal of Honor on March 2 for his extraordinary heroism and moral courage.
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