Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act

Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill provides for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Roddie Edmonds in recognition of his achievements and heroic actions during World War II.

Bill 118 hr 2800, also known as the Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to honor the heroic actions of Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds during World War II.

Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds was a member of the United States Army who bravely stood up to the Nazis during his time as a prisoner of war in Germany. When he and his fellow soldiers were ordered to identify the Jewish soldiers among them, Edmonds refused to comply, declaring that they were all American soldiers and should be treated as such. His courageous act of defiance saved the lives of approximately 200 Jewish soldiers.

The bill seeks to award Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor that Congress can bestow. This medal is reserved for individuals who have made significant contributions to American society and culture. By awarding Edmonds with this prestigious honor, Congress hopes to recognize his bravery and selflessness in the face of extreme adversity. Overall, the Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act is a bipartisan effort to honor a true American hero and ensure that his legacy lives on for future generations.