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WWII soldier who refused to identify Jewish POWs to receive Medal of Honor
By Matt White ·
Task & Purpose
· Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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A Medal of Honor will be awarded posthumously to a WWII soldier. The recipient's family was recently informed of the decision. The soldier's actions in a German prisoner of war camp are being recogniz
A Medal of Honor will be awarded posthumously to a WWII soldier. The recipient's family was recently informed of the decision. The soldier's actions in a German prisoner of war camp are being recognized.
The award is for an act of bravery that did not involve combat. A German commander had ordered the soldier to identify certain prisoners, but he refused. Instead, he made a bold statement to the entire group of American prisoners.
Further details about the soldier's heroic actions are available from Task & Purpose. The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest valor award, and it will be awarded to the soldier for his courageous behavior during WWII.
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