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Trump Awards Medal of Honor to WWII Hero Edmonds

3/3/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to Master Sgt. Roderick W. Edmonds for his World War II actions.
In January 1945 at a Nazi prisoner of war camp, Edmonds defied orders to segregate Jewish-American soldiers for execution.
He insisted that all 1,200 American troops present themselves for roll call.
His son, Chris Edmonds, later revealed the story, spurring recognition of his father’s bravery.

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U.S. President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to Master Sgt. Roderick W. Edmonds for his World War II actions.
In January 1945 at a Nazi prisoner of war camp, Edmonds defied orders to segregate Jewish-American soldiers for execution.
He insisted that all 1,200 American troops present themselves for roll call.
His son, Chris Edmonds, later revealed the story, spurring recognition of his father’s bravery.