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Donald Trump: “In 1941, Roddy Edmonds of Knoxville, Tennessee enlisted in…”

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Donald Trump wants the Congressional Medal of Honor, but he's been shut down. But now you are brave, amazing people and I want to thank you all. In 1941, Roddy Edmonds of Knoxville, Tennessee enlisted in the US army and soon rose to one of the youngest master sergeants in the military. In 1944 he sailed to Europe to fight in World War II. And he was so enthusiastic and young and full of vim and vigor, Roddy soon found himself on the front lines of the Battle of the Bulge. (14:48–15:01)

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Asserts that Roddy Edmonds enlisted in the US army in 1941 and became one of the youngest master sergeants.

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