WWII soldier who shielded Jewish POWs will get Medal of Honor
By: Matt White | Published: 2026-02-18 22:23:23 | Source: taskandpurpose.com
Roddie Edmonds never spoke about his time in a German prisoner of war camp. This week, his family learned he’ll soon receive the nation’s highest valor award for an act of heroism in which he never fired a shot.
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A master sergeant thrust into command of 1,200 POWs in a German camp, Edmonds will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, his family confirmed to Task & Purpose….
