Posted on Feb 18, 2026
World War II Army Hero to Posthumously Receive Medal of Honor
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Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds of Knoxville, Tennessee, whose defiance of German captors in a prisoner of war camp saved the lives of almost 200 Jewish American troops during the war, is posthumously receiving the Medal of Honor.
"We're thrilled, we're absolutely thrilled. We've been on this journey for 13 years; it's been a long journey but a grateful journey," Chris Edmonds, interim pastor of Oakwood Baptist Church in Knoxville and the son of Sgt. Edmonds, told Military.com.
"We're thrilled, we're absolutely thrilled. We've been on this journey for 13 years; it's been a long journey but a grateful journey," Chris Edmonds, interim pastor of Oakwood Baptist Church in Knoxville and the son of Sgt. Edmonds, told Military.com.
World War II Army Hero to Posthumously Receive Medal of Honor
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That is good news. We have a lot to live up too if we want to be like these men.
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His actions can't be praised enough. Makes one wonder who on capital hill is stalling the process.
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SGT Kevin Hughes
I don't normally disparage people I don't know...but my guess is ...someone who never saw Service, let alone the pointy end of the stick. Maybe that's mean or cynical...but that was my first thought.
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great news America has have some great heor's It is something every one in school today should hear about.
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