Congressional Gold Medal for Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds' WWII Heroism
This Act posthumously awards the Congressional Gold Medal to Master Sergeant Roderick 'Roddie' Edmonds for his heroic actions during World War II. Edmonds defied Nazi orders, saving approximately 200 Jewish-American soldiers from segregation and likely death. While this legislation does not change daily life, it serves to honor profound moral courage and reinforces the nation's commitment to recognizing exceptional service and human rights values.
Key points
Authorizes the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds for saving approximately 200 Jewish-American prisoners of war at Stalag IX–A.
The medal will be presented to his next of kin, recognizing his act of defiance against Nazi orders, where he stated, 'We are all Jews here.'
The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the medal, with proceeds supporting the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
Status:
Introduced
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