Stories of courage from a Medal of Honor ceremony

Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds defies Nazi orders in a POW camp by having all 1,200 American soldiers line up together, staring down a pistol to save over 200 Jewish comrades.

We Are All Jews Here: The Story of Roddie Edmonds

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The Solo Stand on Hill 222

He held the hill alone for eight hours to save his men.

Command Sergeant Major Terry Richardson charges an exposed hilltop alone under heavy fire to coordinate airstrikes, saving 82 soldiers despite severe injuries.

He shielded an allied soldier with his own life.

Donald Trump recounts the final heroic stand of Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis, who used his own body to shield a wounded Polish soldier during an attack in Afghanistan.

The Ultimate Sacrifice of Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis

A Polish soldier expresses profound gratitude to God, his homeland, and the family of Michael Ollis, promising to meet Michael again in heaven.

Polish Soldier Honors Fallen American Hero

He faced execution to protect his fellow soldiers.

When ordered to identify Jewish American prisoners for execution, Master Sergeant Edmonds ordered all 1,200 soldiers to stand together, staring down a gun barrel until the commandant backed down.

Master Sergeant Stood Up to Nazi Commandant

He saved 85 lives before accepting medical care.

The citation recounts how Staff Sergeant Richardson directed air strikes for seven hours while wounded, saving 85 men before receiving the Medal of Honor.

Staff Sergeant Saves 85 Lives Under Fire

The ultimate sacrifice of an American hero.

The official citation details the final heroic actions of Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis as he shielded others during an insurgent attack at Forward Operating Base Ghazni.

Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis Ultimate Sacrifice

[16:01] We Are All Jews Here: The Story of Roddie Edmonds
[19:35.000] The Solo Stand on Hill 222
[24:20] The Ultimate Sacrifice of Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis
[28:18] Polish Soldier Honors Fallen American Hero
[31:58] Master Sergeant Stood Up to Nazi Commandant
[35:48] Staff Sergeant Saves 85 Lives Under Fire
[37:52] Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis Ultimate Sacrifice

Stories of courage from a Medal of Honor ceremony

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