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Congressional Gold Medal for Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds' WWII Heroism.

This act posthumously awards the Congressional Gold Medal to Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds for his extraordinary bravery during World War II. While a prisoner of war, Edmonds defied Nazi orders to separate Jewish-American soldiers, saving approximately 200 lives at great personal risk. The legislation serves to formally recognize his courage and dedication to his fellow servicemen.
Key points
The bill authorizes the posthumous presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds.
This recognition honors his actions in 1944 when he saved approximately 200 Jewish-American soldiers from segregation and potential death in a Nazi POW camp.
The Treasury is authorized to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the medal to the public.
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Additional Information
Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act
Print number: S 1230
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Process start date: 2023-04-20