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Knoxville WWII Hero Could Receive Congressional Gold Medal
Filed: Feb 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: Master Sergeant Roderick Edmonds, who saved 200 Jewish-Americans, may be honored with a Congressional Gold Medal.
WHO: Master Sergeant Roderick 'Roddie' Edmonds
WHAT: Potential recipient of Congressional Gold Medal
WHEN: Feb 16, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: To honor his bravery during World War II
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