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‘We are all Jews’: Soldier who defied his German captors to be awarded Medal of Honor
By Claire Barrett ·
Military Times - Veterans
· Thursday, February 19, 2026
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A master sergeant who served in World War II will be posthumously awarded a high honor. The recognition comes more than 80 years after his actions. He was part of the 106th Infantry Division and had b
A master sergeant who served in World War II will be posthumously awarded a high honor. The recognition comes more than 80 years after his actions. He was part of the 106th Infantry Division and had been serving in Belgium for a short time when he was captured by the Germans.
The circumstances of his capture are known to have occurred during a major battle. His story was preserved in a diary, but it may have remained largely unknown if not for a newspaper article. Further details about the master sergeant's story and the award are available from the source.
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