Doss refused to carry a weapon into combat because of his personal beliefs as a Seventh-day Adventist against killing. [12] He consequently became a medic assigned to the 2nd Platoon, Company B, 1st …

Oct 9, 2025 · The true story behind "Hacksaw Ridge" and the bravery of U.S. Army medic Desmond Doss is so unbelievable that it was toned down for the film adaptation.

President Harry S. Truman warmly shook the hand of Corporal Desmond Thomas Doss, and then held it the entire time his citation was read aloud to those gathered outside the White House on October 12, …

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

Raised with a fervent belief in the Bible and the Seventh-day Adventist faith, Doss took the Ten Commandments, personally—especially the words, "Thou shalt not kill."

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Nov 18, 2025 · Desmond Doss received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions at Okinawa in May 1945 during World War II.

Oct 27, 2025 · Desmond Doss had unflinching courage during WWII that helped him save over 75 lives. Learn more about the unlikely hero.

Doss was the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor. Promoted to corporal, he joined fourteen other men who received their medals at the White House on 12 October 1945. Doss rode …

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