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January 27, 1945 - POW camp near Ziegenhain, Germany: Stalag IX-A
Then-Master Sgt. Roderick “Roddie” W. Edmonds distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as the senior non-commissioned officer in charge of more than 1,200 prisoners of war at Stalag IX-A in Ziegenhain, Germany from Jan. 25 to March 30, 1945.
President Donald J. Trump posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in a White House Ceremony on March 2, 2026. On the following day, he was inducted into the Pentagon Hall of Heroes.
| Date Taken: | 04.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.21.2026 10:15 |
| Category: | Package |
| Video ID: | 1003272 |
| VIRIN: | 260420-A-FP430-1001 |
| Filename: | DOD_111643859 |
| Length: | 00:04:51 |
| Location: | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
| Downloads: | 2 |
| High-Res. Downloads: | 2 |
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