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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Desmond_DossDesmond Doss - Wikipedia

    Desmond Thomas Doss (February 7, 1919 – March 23, 2006) [1] was a United States Army corporal who served as a combat medic with an infantry company in World War II. Due to his religious beliefs, he refused to carry a weapon. He was twice awarded the Bronze Star Medal for actions on Guam and in the Philippines.

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  3. allthatsinteresting.com › desmond-dossDesmond Doss And The Unbelievable True Story Of 'Hacksaw Ridge'

    Nov 6, 2021 · Though he refused to fire a gun, Desmond Doss became one of the most legendary soldiers of World War II — and saved 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa. If you called him a hero, Desmond Doss would’ve likely corrected you.

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  5. www.historyvshollywood.com › reelfaces › hacksaw-ridgeHacksaw Ridge vs the True Story of Desmond Doss, Medal of Honor

    Oct 12, 2016 · Doss estimated the number of lives he saved to be 50, but his commanding officer wanted to credit him with saving 100 lives, so they compromised at 75 (Library of Virginia). It was for this feat that President Truman awarded Doss the Medal of Honor on October 12, 1945.

  6. www.factualamerica.com › behind-the-screenplayDesmond Doss: The True Story of 'Hacksaw Ridge' Hero and ...

    Sep 5, 2024 · Desmond Doss received numerous accolades for his extraordinary bravery and selfless service during World War II. His actions at Hacksaw Ridge earned him the highest military honor, along with other prestigious decorations. The Medal of Honor and Other Decorations. President Harry S. Truman awarded Desmond Doss the Medal of Honor on October 12 ...

  7. www.army.mil › article › 183328Pfc. Desmond Doss: The unlikely hero behind 'Hacksaw Ridge'

    Feb 28, 2017 · Doss grew up in Lynchburg, Virginia, and was a Seventh Day Adventist, which meant he was a pacifist -- he didn't believe in violence and chose not to bear arms. His beliefs and his job as a...

  8. www.npr.org › 2016/11/04 › 500548745The Real 'Hacksaw Ridge' Soldier Saved 75 Souls Without ... - NPR

    Nov 4, 2016 · Desmond Doss is credited with saving 75 soldiers during one of the bloodiest battles of World War II in the Pacific — and he did it without ever carrying a weapon. The battle at Hacksaw Ridge,...

  9. www.nationalww2museum.org › war › articlesPrivate First Class Desmond Thomas Doss Medal of Honor

    On October 12, 1945, US Army medic Desmond Doss became the first conscientious objector to be awarded the Medal of Honor.

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