Soldier who shielded Jewish POWs from guards will recieve Medal of Honor

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Soldier who shielded Jewish POWs from guards will recieve Medal of Honor

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A well deserved honour.
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The German major pulled his Luger pistol and held it to Edmonds’ head, threatening to shoot him on the spot if he did not call the Jewish troops forward.
Extraordinarily stupid behavior. In January 1945 even a blind man should have seen what was coming.
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