Rep. Burchett Reintroduces Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds
April 25, 2023
April 25, 2023
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- Rep. Timothy Burchett, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release on April 24, 2023:
U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) reintroduced the Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act.
"Roddie Edmonds showed incredible bravery that should make every American proud," said Rep. Burchett. "He fearlessly faced down Nazi soldiers during World War II and saved hundreds of Jewish lives when he refused to turn . . .
U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) reintroduced the Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act.
"Roddie Edmonds showed incredible bravery that should make every American proud," said Rep. Burchett. "He fearlessly faced down Nazi soldiers during World War II and saved hundreds of Jewish lives when he refused to turn . . .