Roddie Edmonds
American infantryman and POW honored as Righteous Among the Nations
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military conflicts Jan 26, 2026, 6:42 PM
Roddie Edmonds saves 200 Jewish soldiers from Nazi execution - Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds led a group of approximately 1,275 soldiers during World War II when confronted by a Nazi commandant.
- Faced with the commandant's demand for Jewish soldiers to identify themselves, Edmonds declared that all soldiers were Jews, which defied Nazi orders.
- His brave stand ultimately saved the lives of 200 Jewish-American soldiers, leaving a lasting legacy of moral courage and faith.
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