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Soldier who defied Nazis nominated for Congressional medal

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This undated photograph released by the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial shows World War II, United States Army Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds. Edmonds is being posthumously recognized with "Righteous Among the Nations" Israel's highest honor for non-Jews who risked their lives to save Jews during World War II. He's the first American serviceman to earn the honor. (Courtesy of Yad Vashem via AP)

Roddie Edmonds, late WWII U.S. veteran, is 1st soldier honored for saving Jews

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