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The Real Story. On April 1, 1942, Desmond Doss joined the United States Army. Little did he realize that three and a half years later, he would be standing on the White House lawn, receiving the nation's highest award for his bravery and courage under fire.
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Early life. Desmond Thomas Doss was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, to William Thomas Doss (1893–1989), a carpenter, and Bertha Edward Doss (née Oliver) (1899–1983), a homemaker and shoe factory worker. [3] [4] [5] His father served in the Army during World War I, he was awarded the Silver Star, and he later suffered from PTSD.
Sep 8, 2019 · Desmond Doss was a Seventh-day Adventist conscientious objector during World War II, meaning he opted against carrying a gun while serving in active duty. He became famous for receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery amid combat while upholding his principled stance.
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.
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...
Oct. 12, 1945, Private First Class, United States Army, Desmond T. Doss stood on the White House lawn, receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor from President Harry S. Truman. This is the nation's highest award for bravery and courage under fire.
Desmond Doss' Biography. Doss was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, son of William Thomas Doss, a carpenter, and Bertha E. (Oliver) Doss. Desmond Doss enlisted in April 1942, but refused to kill or carry a weapon into combat because of his personal beliefs as a Seventh-day Adventist.
