Desmond Doss
Desmond Doss (February 7, 1919 – March 23, 2006) grew up in Lynchburg, Virginia and was a Seventh-day Adventist, which meant he was a pacifist. He did not believe in violence and chose not to use or carry weapons. He vowed not to kill.[1]
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| File:DossDesmondT USArmy.jpg Doss about to receive the Medal of Honor in October 1945 | |
| Birth name | Desmond Thomas Doss |
| Born | February 7, 1919 Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | March 23, 2006 (aged 87) Piedmont, Alabama, U.S. |
| Buried at | Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tennessee |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | 23x15pxUnited States Army 23x15px Medical Department |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Rank | 25px Corporal |
| Service number | 33158036 |
| Unit | Company B, 1st Battalion, 307th Infantry, 77th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | 30px Medal of Honor 30px Bronze Star Medal (2 & "V")  Purple Heart (3) |
| Relations | Harold Doss |
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He was a combat medic in the United States Army during World War II. During the Battle of Okinawa, he saved 75 soldiers that were left behind and wounded. He tied them in a special knot and lowered them safely down the ridge. After the war, Desmond Doss was awarded with many medals. He was the first pacifist to receive the Medal of Honor. He received the purple heart.[2]
Desmond Doss Media
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Doss on top of the Maeda Escarpment, May 4, 1945
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The grave of Desmond Doss in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
- Desmond Doss CMH award.jpg
Corporal Doss receiving the Medal of Honor from President Harry S. Truman on October 12, 1945
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Signature of Harry S. Truman.
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Combat Medical Badge, 1st award
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Desmond Doss (left) at the Georgia State Capitol on March 20, 2000, after being presented a special resolution sponsored by state representative Randy Sauder (right)
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Doss Hall renaming ceremony